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Greenville

Delaware · 3,713 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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Greenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $142,844. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 79% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,062,500. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
79% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,713
+59%since 2000
from 2,332 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,328 / sq mi
+40%since 2009
from 948 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
−1%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Greenville
20244K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(275)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(133)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(223)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.7%(137)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.9%(109)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415%(556)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.6%(321)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(433)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(538)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.6%(578)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(323)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(87)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$142,844
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,674 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$106,169
+28%since 2000
from $83,223 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.516
−10%since 2010
from 0.575 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,062,500
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,620
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.4
+36%since 2009
from 5.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(2,102)
Black2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(55)
Asian4.9%(114)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(2,433)
Black10.3%(383)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian18.2%(675)
Other5.6%(209)
Diversity Score
65
+231%since 2009
from 20 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Argentine0.4%(13)
Asian origin
Asian Indian15%(556)
Chinese1.8%(66)
Taiwanese0.6%(24)
Korean0.5%(20)
Filipino0.1%(3)
Ancestry
English20.3%(753)
Irish11.3%(421)
German10%(370)
Italian8.8%(327)
French3.8%(141)
Scottish3.7%(138)
American3.6%(132)
Nigerian2.5%(93)
Dutch2.2%(81)
Hungarian2.1%(79)
Canadian1.6%(58)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Greek1.4%(53)
Ukrainian1.3%(47)
Romanian1.2%(46)
Polish1.2%(45)
Swedish0.9%(34)
Russian0.6%(23)
Croatian0.6%(22)
Lithuanian0.5%(17)
Welsh0.4%(15)
Turkish0.4%(14)
Danish0.3%(10)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Asian Indian population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
49.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+108%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
78.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
30.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−94.3 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(282)
Married69.5%(965)
Widowed4%(55)
Divorced6.2%(86)
Women 15+
Never married29.9%(506)
Married56.1%(951)
Widowed5.5%(93)
Divorced8.5%(144)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Delaware?

Greenville, Delaware has about 3,713 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Delaware?

The typical household in Greenville, Delaware earns about $142,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Delaware expensive?

In Greenville, Delaware, the median home is worth about $1,062,500, and the typical rent is about $1,620 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Delaware?

About 79.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Delaware hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Delaware?

About 4.0% of people in Greenville, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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