State
County
Land Area (mi²)
21.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
338.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.20%
Growth Since 2010
-11.26%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Greenville, Alabama Population 2021
7,219
Greenville is a city located in Butler County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 7,219, it is the 81st largest city in Alabama and the 3890th largest city in the United States . Greenville is currently declining at a rate of -1.20% annually and its population has decreased by -11.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,135 in 2010. Greenville reached it's highest population of 8,124 in 2010. Spanning over 22 miles, Greenville has a population density of 338 people per square mile.
The average household income in Greenville is $56,108 with a poverty rate of 23.77%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $636 per month, and the median house value is $117,100. The median age in Greenville is 36.8 years, 33 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
Greenville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenville was:
- Black or African American: 56.83%
- White: 40.12%
- Two or more races: 2.28%
- Asian: 0.66%
- Native American: 0.11%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Greenville, Alabama is 7,219 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 7,483.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,135.
Greenville, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,313 | 56.83% |
| White | 3,045 | 40.12% |
| Two or More Races | 173 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.66% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.11% |
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Greenville Population by Race
Greenville Population Pyramid $2021
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Greenville Population by Age
Greenville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,356 | 3.13 | 57.8 |
| Married | 946 | 3.16 | 77.1 |
| Non Family | 860 | 1.12 | 42 |
| Female | 494 | 6.31 | 51 |
| Male | 56 | 5.46 | 33.9 |
4.19
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
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Greenville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 299 | 5.81% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 585 | 11.36% |
| High School Graduate | 2,080 | 40.40% |
| Some College | 755 | 14.67% |
| Associates Degree | 325 | 6.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 692 | 13.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 8.00% |
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Greenville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Greenville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,779 | 2,133 | 399 |
| White | 2,282 | 2,064 | 677 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 9 | 9 |
| Asian | 40 | 34 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 25 | |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
Greenville Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,698
Average Earnings
$31,602
Average Male
$22,087
Average Female
Greenville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Greenville Language by Age
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Greenville Language
97.89% of Greenville residents speak only English, while 2.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.22% of the population.
Greenville Language
Greenville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,244 | 1,464 | 34.50% |
| White | 2,907 | 213 | 7.33% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 64 | 66.67% |
| Multiple | 173 | 58 | 33.53% |
| Asian | 50 | 20 | 40.00% |
23.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.77%
Male Poverty Rate
28.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greenville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenville is Hispanic, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenville is White, with 7.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.20%.
Greenville Poverty
Greenville Poverty Rate by Education
Greenville Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
36.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Greenville Married by Age and Sex
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Greenville Marriage
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 35-44.
Greenville Marital Status by Race
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Greenville Marital Status
Greenville Veterans by War
Greenville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 184 | 7.37% |
| Black | 140 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 8 | 20.00% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 15.38% |
Greenville Veterans by Race
Greenville Veterans by Education
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1.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
Greenville Veterans by Education
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52.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.9%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Greenville Employment by Age
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Greenville Employment by Race
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Greenville Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.81%
Native Born
1.19%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.81% of Greenville residents were born in the United States, with 87.18% having been born in Alabama. 0.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Greenville Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,219 | -88 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 7,307 | -88 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 7,395 | -88 | -1.18% |
| 2018 | 7,483 | -128 | -1.68% |
| 2017 | 7,611 | -74 | -0.96% |
| 2016 | 7,685 | -79 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 7,764 | -81 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 7,845 | -31 | -0.39% |
| 2013 | 7,876 | -125 | -1.56% |
| 2012 | 8,001 | -84 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 8,085 | -39 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 8,124 | 896 | 1.18% |
| 2000 | 7,228 | -264 | -0.36% |
| 1990 | 7,492 | -315 | -0.41% |
| 1980 | 7,807 | -226 | -0.28% |
| 1970 | 8,033 | 1,139 | 1.54% |
| 1960 | 6,894 | 113 | 0.17% |
| 1950 | 6,781 | 1,706 | 2.94% |
| 1940 | 5,075 | 1,090 | 2.45% |
| 1930 | 3,985 | 514 | 1.39% |
| 1920 | 3,471 | 94 | 0.27% |
| 1910 | 3,377 | 215 | 0.66% |
| 1900 | 3,162 | 356 | 1.20% |
| 1890 | 2,806 | -50 | -0.09% |
| 1870 | 2,856 | 0.00% |