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Greenville

Delaware · 2,326 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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Greenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $147,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $754,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 157% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,326
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,332 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
832 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
−5%since 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Greenville
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$147,955
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,674 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$117,209
+41%since 2000
from $83,223 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.575
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services19.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration15.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$754,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,081
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.6%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
−9%since 2000
from 5.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score21.8%(508)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,938)
Black4.7%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(79)
Asian7.1%(166)
Other1.3%(30)
Diversity Score36.9%(859)
Diversity Score
37
+70%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
40.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
17.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Delaware?

Greenville, Delaware has about 2,326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Delaware?

The typical household in Greenville, Delaware earns about $147,955 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 $754,300, and the typical rent is about $1,081 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Delaware?

About 75.4% 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 5.9% of people in Greenville, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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