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Greenville

Georgia · 794 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 152 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,000. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% 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
794
−16%since 2000
from 946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
339 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+17%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7409011K1K1K1990201020202024Greenville
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,873
+61%since 2000
from $12,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(250)
Black72.8%(689)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.3%(467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(288)
Black59.6%(473)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.3%(479)
Diversity Score
60
+22%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.0 min
+75%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 18.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−64.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.7%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Georgia?

Greenville, Georgia has about 794 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Georgia?

The typical household in Greenville, Georgia earns about $38,750 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 $82,000, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Georgia?

About 6.0% 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 22.6% 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 373 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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