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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greenville

Georgia · 946 residents · 2.344 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,114. Population has fallen 19% since 1990, a loss of 221 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,600. The poverty rate of 26.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

946
−19%since 1990
from 1,167 in 1990
1990 – 2025
404 / sq mi
−19%since 1990
from 498 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+11%since 1990
from 30.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7409011K1K1K1990201020202024Greenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,114
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,997
+50%since 1990
from $8,651 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.1%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$334
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
67.2%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 58.4% in 1990
32.8% rent
2.1
−1%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(290)
Black75.1%(877)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score46.7%(545)
2000
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(250)
Black72.8%(689)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.3%(467)
49
+6%since 1990
from 47 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.9%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.1%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 50.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 24.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Greenville, Georgia?

Greenville, Georgia has about 946 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Georgia?

The typical household in Greenville, Georgia earns about $25,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Georgia expensive?

In Greenville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $52,600, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Georgia?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Georgia?

About 26.1% of people in Greenville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 221 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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