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Greenville

California · 1,026 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 $32,344. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,400. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,026
−12%since 2000
from 1,160 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
128 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+18%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2915798661K1K1990201020202024Greenville
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,344
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,309 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$29,490
+153%since 2000
from $11,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,400
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+130%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(752)
Black0.7%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(89)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.7%(59)
Diversity Score37.7%(387)
Diversity Score
38
+57%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
+115%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+33.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, California?

Greenville, California has about 1,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, California?

The typical household in Greenville, California earns about $32,344 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 $226,400, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, California?

About 17.1% 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 28.8% 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 319 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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