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Greenville

Illinois · 7,000 residents · 6.309 sq mi
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Greenville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $103,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,000
+1%since 2000
from 6,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.6
+3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Greenville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,079
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,650 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,704
+25%since 2000
from $17,326 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(5,608)
Black15.3%(1,065)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(171)
Asian0.5%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(2,698)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(5,417)
Black12.8%(895)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(442)
Asian0.7%(49)
Other0.6%(40)
Diversity Score44%(3,080)
Diversity Score
44
+13%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.9%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+24.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
46.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Illinois?

Greenville, Illinois has about 7,000 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenville, Illinois earns about $49,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Illinois expensive?

In Greenville, Illinois, the median home is worth about $103,400, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Illinois?

About 37.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Greenville, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,194 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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