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Greenville Micro

Greenville, MS · 1 counties · 44,922 residents · 723.972 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,011. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 18,055 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,600. The poverty rate of 30.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
44,922
−29%since 2000
from 62,977 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+29%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K48K55K63K70K1990201020202024Greenville
202443K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,011
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,757 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,181
+65%since 2000
from $13,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
44.9% rent
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-Hispanic33.7%(21,243)
Black64.3%(40,495)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(531)
Asian0.5%(327)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(36,701)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.9%(11,180)
Black71.1%(31,919)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(584)
Asian0.7%(302)
Other1.2%(520)
Diversity Score52.8%(23,706)
Segregation Score47.4%(21,297)
Diversity Score
53
−9%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
47
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

GreenvilleCENTRAL26,530
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1 component county

Washington CountyCENTRAL40,446
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, MS?

Greenville, MS has about 44,922 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, MS?

The typical household in Greenville, MS earns about $32,011 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 $80,600, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, MS?

About 20.5% 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 30.9% 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 23,013 residents, a change of about -34 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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