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Greenville

Pennsylvania · 5,540 residents · 1.887 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,125. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,540
−13%since 2000
from 6,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,936 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 3,381 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+4%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Greenville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,125
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,989
+54%since 2000
from $14,969 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$587
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(6,130)
Black1.8%(113)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(31)
Asian0.8%(52)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(483)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(4,912)
Black2.9%(163)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(121)
Asian0.9%(50)
Other1.8%(98)
Diversity Score19.2%(1,062)
Diversity Score
19
+153%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−83.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Pennsylvania?

Greenville, Pennsylvania has about 5,540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Greenville, Pennsylvania earns about $49,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Greenville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $74,200, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Pennsylvania?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Pennsylvania?

About 14.7% of people in Greenville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,237 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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