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Greenville

Florida · 746 residents · 1.317 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $39,400. The poverty rate of 68.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
−11%since 2000
from 837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+9%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5848751K1K2K1990201020202024Greenville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,677
−4%since 2000
from $11,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
68.1%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical19.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,400
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(228)
Black72%(603)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(421)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(217)
Black64.3%(480)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.5%(41)
Diversity Score64.4%(480)
Diversity Score
64
+28%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
+114%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.3%
−54.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Florida?

Greenville, Florida has about 746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Florida?

The typical household in Greenville, Florida earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Florida expensive?

In Greenville, Florida, the median home is worth about $39,400, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Florida?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Florida?

About 68.1% of people in Greenville, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 204 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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