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Greenville

Delaware · 3,104 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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Greenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,759. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $733,300. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 70% more than the Delaware median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,104
+33%since 2000
from 2,332 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K3K3K4K2000201020202024Greenville
20244K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$117,759
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,674 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,483
+14%since 2000
from $83,223 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services19.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$733,300
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,388
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
52.3% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,422)
Black3.3%(102)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(103)
Asian11.8%(367)
Other0.2%(8)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,287)
Diversity Score
41
+90%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 98.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
67.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 96.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Delaware?

Greenville, Delaware has about 3,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Delaware?

The typical household in Greenville, Delaware earns about $117,759 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 $733,300, and the typical rent is about $1,388 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Delaware?

About 74.1% 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 3.1% of people in Greenville, Delaware live below the federal poverty line.

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