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Greensville County

Virginia · 12,243 residents · 295.227 sq mi
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Greensville County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,574. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,600. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
12,243
+6%since 2000
from 11,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
+7%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Greensville County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,574
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,002 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,631
+20%since 2000
from $14,632 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$680
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+24%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.6%(4,461)
Black59.5%(6,881)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(108)
Asian0.4%(46)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(7,096)
2010
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(4,628)
Black59.6%(7,294)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(173)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other0.5%(59)
Diversity Score62.2%(7,614)
Diversity Score
62
+1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
36.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−54.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensville County, Virginia?

Greensville County, Virginia has about 12,243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensville County, Virginia?

The typical household in Greensville County, Virginia earns about $38,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensville County, Virginia expensive?

In Greensville County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $680 a month.

How educated are people in Greensville County, Virginia?

About 5.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greensville County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensville County, Virginia?

About 16.8% of people in Greensville County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensville County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensville County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,390 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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