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Greenville

West Virginia · 317 residents · 0.144 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,655. Population has fallen 45% since 2023, a loss of 257 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $75,400. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
317
−45%since 2023
from 574 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,201 / sq mi
−45%since 2023
from 3,986 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
33.4
+10%since 2023
from 30.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
15426838349861220202024Greenville
2024317
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,655
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,091
−43%since 2023
from $33,555 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.083
−72%since 2023
from 0.293 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Owner-occupied
63.2%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.2% in 2023
36.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(574)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 76.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+49.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 40.6% in 2023
Female
67.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, West Virginia?

Greenville, West Virginia has about 317 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, West Virginia?

The typical household in Greenville, West Virginia earns about $50,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, West Virginia expensive?

In Greenville, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $75,400.

How educated are people in Greenville, West Virginia?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, West Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Greenville, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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