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Greenville

California · 1,129 residents · 7.993 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,300. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 62% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 117%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,129
−3%since 2000
from 1,160 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+10%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2915798661K1K1990201020202024Greenville
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,071
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,309 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$13,517
+16%since 2000
from $11,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing32.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,300
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
49.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
8.5
+178%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(933)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(108)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(279)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(830)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(109)
Asian1%(11)
Other26.4%(298)
Diversity Score61.6%(695)
Diversity Score
62
+156%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
52.1 min
+246%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.9%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, California?

Greenville, California has about 1,129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, California?

The typical household in Greenville, California earns about $23,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, California expensive?

In Greenville, California, the median home is worth about $195,300, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, California?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, California?

About 19.4% of people in Greenville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 216 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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