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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greenville

Mississippi · 41,633 residents · 26.895 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,928. Population has declined 8% since 1990. Median home value is $54,100. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

41,633
−8%since 1990
from 45,226 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,548 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 1,682 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
+7%since 1990
from 29.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K32K37K42K47K1990201020202024Greenville
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,928
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,060 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,992
+54%since 1990
from $9,081 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $332 in 1990
US average: $602
55.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.3% in 1990
44.2% rent
2.1
−10%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(17,882)
Black59.7%(27,020)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(117)
Asian0.6%(253)
Diversity Score61.2%(27,663)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(11,963)
Black69.3%(28,871)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(297)
Asian0.7%(292)
Diversity Score53.8%(22,415)
54
−12%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−16%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Mississippi?

Greenville, Mississippi has about 41,633 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Greenville, Mississippi earns about $25,928 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Mississippi expensive?

In Greenville, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $54,100, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Mississippi?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Mississippi?

About 29.6% of people in Greenville, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,593 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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