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Greenville, MS · 1 counties · 40,446 residents (2025 est.) · 723.972 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,165. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 20,212 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
42,765
−32%since 2000
from 62,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+21%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:40,446 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
40K48K55K63K70K1990201020202024Greenville
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,165
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,757 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,149
+87%since 2000
from $13,430 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
31
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(21,243)
Black64.3%(40,495)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(531)
Asian0.5%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(36,701)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(10,203)
Black71.4%(30,551)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(664)
Asian0.8%(338)
Other2.4%(1,009)
Diversity Score54%(23,086)
Segregation Score43%(18,407)
Diversity Score
54
−7%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
−9%since 2020
from 47 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−67.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

GreenvilleCENTRAL26,530
What's inside

1 component county

Washington CountyCENTRAL40,446
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, MS?

Greenville, MS has about 42,765 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, MS?

The typical household in Greenville, MS earns about $42,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, MS expensive?

In Greenville, MS, the median home is worth about $104,000, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, MS?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, MS hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, MS?

About 26.4% of people in Greenville, MS live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, MS grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, MS has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25,170 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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