Greenville, Mississippi

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
29,495
Population
$35,148
Median Income
$95,800
Home Value
38.7
Median Age

Demographics

Greenville has a population of 29,495 with a median age of 38.7. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

Black
82.8%
White
15.1%
Asian
1.2%
Other
0.9%
Demographic Value
Total Population29,495
Median Age38.7
White15.1%
Black or African American82.8%
Asian1.2%
Other / Two or More Races0.9%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Greenville is $35,148, which is 53.2% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $22,111. The poverty rate is 32.2%.

$35,148
Median Household Income
$22,111
Per Capita Income
32.2%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Greenville is 11.5%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Greenville, 80.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7.8% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
80.5%
Bachelor's+
20.5%
Graduate+
7.8%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher80.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher20.5%
Graduate or Professional Degree7.8%

Housing

The median home value in Greenville is $95,800, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $814. The homeownership rate is 52.4%.

$95,800
Median Home Value
$814/mo
Median Rent
52.4%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$95,800
Median Monthly Rent$814
Homeownership Rate52.4%
Vacancy Rate18.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greenville, Mississippi?
The population of Greenville, Mississippi is 29,495 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Greenville, Mississippi?
The median household income in Greenville, Mississippi is $35,148. This is 53.2% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Greenville, Mississippi?
The median home value in Greenville, Mississippi is $95,800. The median monthly rent is $814.
What percentage of people in Greenville have a college degree?
In Greenville, Mississippi, 20.5% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 80.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Greenville, Mississippi an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Greenville, Mississippi is 2.7x (median home value $95,800 vs. median income $35,148), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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