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Greenville

Iowa · 75 residents · 0.166 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,188. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. Households here earn about 44% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
75
−19%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−3%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5472901081261990201020202024Greenville
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,188
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,395
−31%since 2000
from $22,217 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−63.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−58%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(5)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+116%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
40.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Iowa?

Greenville, Iowa has about 75 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Iowa?

The typical household in Greenville, Iowa earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Iowa expensive?

In Greenville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Greenville, Iowa?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Iowa?

About 9.2% of people in Greenville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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