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Greenville

Iowa · 71 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 $47,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−24%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 560 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
−20%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5472901081261990201020202024Greenville
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,531 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,415
+5%since 2000
from $22,217 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(9)
Diversity Score26.2%(19)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.0 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Iowa?

Greenville, Iowa has about 71 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Iowa?

The typical household in Greenville, Iowa earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Greenville, Iowa?

About 5.7% 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 17.7% 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 9 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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