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Greenville

Texas · 28,164 residents · 32.287 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,979. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,800. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,164
+18%since 2000
from 23,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 742 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
22K25K27K30K32K1990201020202024Greenville
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,979
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,606 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,442
+42%since 2000
from $17,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.8% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+39%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(15,397)
Black18.7%(4,490)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(3,511)
Asian0.6%(145)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(15,384)
2020
White, non-Hispanic51.6%(14,525)
Black13.8%(3,892)
Hispanic / Latino28%(7,882)
Asian1.3%(368)
Other3.8%(1,079)
Diversity Score78%(21,964)
Diversity Score
78
+21%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Texas?

Greenville, Texas has about 28,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Texas?

The typical household in Greenville, Texas earns about $48,979 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Texas expensive?

In Greenville, Texas, the median home is worth about $113,800, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Texas?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Texas?

About 17.0% of people in Greenville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,093 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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