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Greenville

Michigan · 8,816 residents · 6.343 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $113,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
8,816
+11%since 2000
from 7,935 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Greenville
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,689
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,552
+42%since 2000
from $15,933 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+2%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,504)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(258)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(791)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(7,812)
Black0.6%(55)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(478)
Asian0.4%(35)
Other4.2%(370)
Diversity Score24.8%(2,183)
Diversity Score
25
+149%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Michigan?

Greenville, Michigan has about 8,816 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Michigan?

The typical household in Greenville, Michigan earns about $43,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Michigan expensive?

In Greenville, Michigan, the median home is worth about $113,900, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Michigan?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Michigan?

About 13.7% of people in Greenville, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 715 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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