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Greenville

Illinois · 7,083 residents · 6.309 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $97,700. The poverty rate of 20.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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
7,083
+2%since 2000
from 6,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,123 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+5%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K7K8K1990201020202024Greenville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,650 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,551
+19%since 2000
from $17,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(5,193)
Black13.8%(976)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(463)
Asian1.2%(83)
Other1.5%(104)
Diversity Score49.3%(3,494)
Diversity Score
49
+27%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Illinois?

Greenville, Illinois has about 7,083 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenville, Illinois earns about $40,625 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 $97,700, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Illinois?

About 24.5% 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 20.9% 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 2,277 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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