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Greenville

Mississippi · 34,400 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 $28,345. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 7,233 residents. Median home value is $74,800. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
34,400
−17%since 2000
from 41,633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,279 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,548 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+10%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K37K42K47K1990201020202024Greenville
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,345
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,928 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,160
+15%since 2000
from $13,992 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(11,963)
Black69.3%(28,871)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(297)
Asian0.7%(292)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.8%(22,415)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20%(6,894)
Black77.8%(26,750)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(293)
Asian0.7%(251)
Other1%(329)
Diversity Score44.9%(15,450)
Diversity Score
45
−17%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Mississippi?

Greenville, Mississippi has about 34,400 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Mississippi?

The typical household in Greenville, Mississippi earns about $28,345 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Mississippi?

About 18.7% 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 34.1% 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 10,826 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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