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Greenville

Rhode Island · 8,658 residents · 5.558 sq mi
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Greenville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,379. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,600. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Rhode Island median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,658
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8,626 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,558 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+9%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Greenville
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,379
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,646
+44%since 2000
from $24,770 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,600
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$872
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,179 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+58%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(8,460)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(50)
Asian0.5%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(294)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(8,314)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(125)
Asian0.9%(74)
Other0.7%(64)
Diversity Score9.3%(809)
Diversity Score
9
+174%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Rhode Island?

Greenville, Rhode Island has about 8,658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Rhode Island?

The typical household in Greenville, Rhode Island earns about $76,379 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Rhode Island expensive?

In Greenville, Rhode Island, the median home is worth about $307,600, and the typical rent is about $872 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Rhode Island?

About 37.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Rhode Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Rhode Island?

About 2.9% of people in Greenville, Rhode Island live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Rhode Island grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Rhode Island has grown since 1990. The population has added about 355 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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