Greenville is a city located in Muhlenberg County Kentucky. Greenville has a 2024 population of 4,338. It is also the county seat of Muhlenberg County. Greenville is currently declining at a rate of -0.82% annually and its population has decreased by -3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,480 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenville is $104,387 with a poverty rate of 15.65%. The median age in Greenville is 42.8 years: 38.1 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,597 | 81.1% |
| Two or more races | 363 | 8.18% |
| Asian | 243 | 5.48% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 5.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,807 | 2.18 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 997 | 2.78 | 93.6 | 6.4 |
| Non Family | 615 | 1.12 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 195 | 2.45 | 34.9 | 65.1 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 393 | 11.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 446 | 13.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 370 | 11.15% |
| High School Graduate | 1,053 | 31.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 4.28% |
| Some College | 691 | 20.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,693 | 2,348 | 496 |
| Asian | 243 | 243 | 230 |
| Black | 215 | 205 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 167 | 157 | 80 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 94.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $152,788 | $153,076 | $56,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,023 | $0 | $55,861 |
| High School Graduate | $34,902 | $49,375 | $23,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,750 | $18,393 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,189 | $75,436 | $36,726 |
| Some College | $54,527 | $65,603 | $0 |
$55,189
Average Earnings
$75,436
Average Male
$36,726
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.23% of Greenville residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,165 | 594 | 18.77% |
| Hispanic | 124 | 20 | 16.13% |
| Black | 197 | 8 | 4.06% |
15.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.91%
Male Poverty Rate
19.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenville is White, with 18.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenville is Black, with 4.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.32% |
| High School | 25.32% |
| Some College | 15.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Female Employed | 5.19% |
| Male Employed | 2.51% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $113,769 | $137,972 |
| Households | $70,401 | $104,387 |
| Married Families | $148,586 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,105 | $36,036 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
496
Number of Veterans
496
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 282 |
| Second Gulf War | 278 |
| Vietnam | 115 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 251 |
| 55 to 64 | 72 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 75+ | 58 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 230 | 94.65% |
| White | 228 | 8.06% |
| Black | 38 | 16.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.61%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.47%
Born in Greenville
92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
5.32%
Naturalized
92.22% of Greenville residents were born in the United States, with 72.47% having been born in Kentucky. 2.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,162 | -35 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 4,197 | -35 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 4,232 | -36 | -0.84% |
| 2026 | 4,268 | -35 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 4,303 | -35 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 4,338 | -36 | -0.82% |
| 2023 | 4,374 | -36 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 4,410 | -32 | -0.72% |
| 2021 | 4,442 | -38 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 4,480 | 282 | 6.72% |
| 2019 | 4,198 | -39 | -0.92% |
| 2018 | 4,237 | -28 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 4,265 | -49 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 4,314 | -30 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 4,344 | -23 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 4,367 | -16 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 4,383 | -27 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 4,410 | -35 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 4,445 | -32 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 4,477 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,398 | -291 | -6.21% |
| 1990 | 4,689 | 58 | 1.25% |
| 1980 | 4,631 | 756 | 19.51% |
| 1970 | 3,875 | 677 | 21.17% |
| 1960 | 3,198 | 537 | 20.18% |
| 1950 | 2,661 | -1,501 | -36.06% |