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Greenville

New Jersey · Jersey City · 52,212 residents · 1.692 sq mi
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Greenville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,988. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $461,869. Households here earn about 25% less than the Jersey City median. These figures are approximated by combining the 12 census tracts that make up Greenville; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52,212
Population density
30,858 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,988
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$30,276
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$461,869
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,585
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.9%
65.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(5,121)
Black37.8%(19,731)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(17,529)
Asian14.5%(7,577)
Other4.3%(2,254)
Diversity Score89%(46,464)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(5,121)
Black37.8%(19,731)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(17,529)
Asian14.5%(7,577)
Other4.3%(2,254)
Diversity Score89%(46,464)
Diversity Score
89
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
25.3%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
31.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Foreign born
33.9%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
56.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
24.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey?

Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey has about 52,212 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey?

The typical household in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey earns about $72,988 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey expensive?

In Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $461,869, and the typical rent is about $1,585 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey?

About 18.7% of people in Greenville, Jersey City, New Jersey 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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