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Greensville County

Virginia · 11,391 residents · 295.227 sq mi
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Greensville County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,756. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $120,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,391
−1%since 2000
from 11,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K1990201020202024Greensville County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,756
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,002 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,011
+37%since 2000
from $14,632 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+22%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic37%(4,217)
Black58.1%(6,616)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(276)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other3.8%(433)
Diversity Score67.3%(7,667)
Segregation Score9.4%(1,066)
Diversity Score
67
+10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 41.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
Female
37.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.9%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensville County, Virginia?

Greensville County, Virginia has about 11,391 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greensville County, Virginia earns about $49,756 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 $120,900, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Greensville County, Virginia?

About 11.3% 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 13.7% 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 2,538 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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