Greenville is a city located in Washington County Mississippi. Greenville has a 2024 population of 27,027. It is also the county seat of Washington County. Greenville is currently declining at a rate of -2.23% annually and its population has decreased by -8.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,493 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenville is $53,825 with a poverty rate of 32.2%. The median age in Greenville is 38.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24,416 | 82.78% |
| White | 4,440 | 15.05% |
| Asian | 345 | 1.17% |
| Two or more races | 215 | 0.73% |
| Other race | 60 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,487 | 2.52 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Non Family | 4,693 | 1.09 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Married | 3,132 | 3.15 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Female | 3,100 | 3.84 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Male | 562 | 3.56 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
52.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,380 | 12.02% |
| Associates Degree | 1,612 | 8.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,506 | 12.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,546 | 7.8% |
| High School Graduate | 6,533 | 32.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,491 | 7.53% |
| Some College | 3,740 | 18.88% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15,545 | 12,190 | 2,619 |
| White | 3,718 | 3,237 | 1,083 |
| Asian | 308 | 308 | 262 |
| 2+ Races | 158 | 123 | 28 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,884 | $57,200 | $45,019 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,867 | $92,746 | $50,216 |
| High School Graduate | $29,199 | $39,542 | $19,604 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,781 | $27,054 | $11,612 |
| Overall | $34,136 | $40,856 | $29,603 |
| Some College | $32,031 | $40,518 | $28,927 |
$34,136
Average Earnings
$40,856
Average Male
$29,603
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.85% of Greenville residents speak only English, while 2.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 23,859 | 8,896 | 37.29% |
| White | 4,203 | 293 | 6.97% |
| Multiple | 204 | 37 | 18.14% |
| Asian | 345 | 13 | 3.77% |
32.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.6%
Male Poverty Rate
34.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenville is Black, with 37.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenville is Asian, with 3.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.38% |
| High School | 29.29% |
| Some College | 21.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 59.19% |
| Male Unemployed | 50.1% |
| Female Employed | 13.44% |
| Male Employed | 6.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,043 | $63,160 |
| Households | $35,148 | $53,825 |
| Married Families | $71,766 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,480 | $37,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
927
Number of Veterans
884
Male Veterans
43
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 327 |
| First Gulf War | 285 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 267 |
| 35 to 54 | 257 |
| 75+ | 228 |
| 55 to 64 | 164 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 695 | 3.94% |
| White | 223 | 5.83% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 5.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.8%
Employment Rate
11.5%
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
87.52%
Born in Greenville
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.63%
Naturalized
99.19% of Greenville residents were born in the United States, with 87.52% having been born in Mississippi. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,946 | -616 | -2.51% |
| 2028 | 24,562 | -616 | -2.45% |
| 2027 | 25,178 | -617 | -2.39% |
| 2026 | 25,795 | -616 | -2.33% |
| 2025 | 26,411 | -616 | -2.28% |
| 2024 | 27,027 | -617 | -2.23% |
| 2023 | 27,644 | -381 | -1.36% |
| 2022 | 28,025 | -753 | -2.62% |
| 2021 | 28,778 | -715 | -2.42% |
| 2020 | 29,493 | 383 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 29,110 | -737 | -2.47% |
| 2018 | 29,847 | -802 | -2.62% |
| 2017 | 30,649 | -698 | -2.23% |
| 2016 | 31,347 | -574 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 31,921 | -719 | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 32,640 | -434 | -1.31% |
| 2013 | 33,074 | -327 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 33,401 | -487 | -1.44% |
| 2011 | 33,888 | -470 | -1.37% |
| 2010 | 34,358 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 41,633 | -3,593 | -7.94% |
| 1990 | 45,226 | 4,613 | 11.36% |
| 1980 | 40,613 | 965 | 2.43% |
| 1970 | 39,648 | -1,854 | -4.47% |
| 1960 | 41,502 | 11,566 | 38.64% |
| 1950 | 29,936 | 9,044 | 43.29% |
| 1940 | 20,892 | 6,085 | 41.1% |
| 1930 | 14,807 | 3,247 | 28.09% |
| 1920 | 11,560 | 1,950 | 20.29% |
| 1910 | 9,610 | 1,968 | 25.75% |
| 1900 | 7,642 | 984 | 14.78% |
| 1890 | 6,658 | -17,288 | -72.2% |