Greenville is a city located in Butler County Alabama. Greenville has a 2024 population of 6,919. Greenville is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -6.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,362 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenville is $57,152 with a poverty rate of 25.68%. The median age in Greenville is 35.6 years: 30 years for males, and 41.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenville was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,516 | 61.64% |
| White | 2,401 | 32.77% |
| Asian | 243 | 3.32% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.07% |
| 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 | 2,573 | 2.76 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Married | 1,035 | 3.15 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 855 | 1.14 | 37.7 | 62.3 |
| Female | 601 | 4.27 | 37.4 | 62.6 |
| Male | 82 | 3.66 | 31.7 | 68.3 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
50.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 478 | 9.86% |
| Associates Degree | 234 | 4.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 369 | 7.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 311 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,152 | 44.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 256 | 5.28% |
| Some College | 1,048 | 21.62% |
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 | 2,812 | 2,328 | 247 |
| White | 1,675 | 1,511 | 390 |
| Asian | 203 | 179 | 17 |
| Hispanic | 108 | 79 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 56 | 21 |
| Other Race | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,297 | $51,786 | $45,901 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,152 | $56,742 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,214 | $36,364 | $21,614 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,486 | $21,765 | $31,150 |
| Overall | $27,109 | $34,641 | $23,100 |
| Some College | $22,595 | $38,413 | $19,342 |
$27,109
Average Earnings
$34,641
Average Male
$23,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.6% of Greenville residents speak only English, while 4.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,451 | 1,559 | 35.03% |
| White | 2,245 | 182 | 8.11% |
| Asian | 243 | 43 | 17.7% |
| Multiple | 139 | 34 | 24.46% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 13 | 11.11% |
25.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.6%
Male Poverty Rate
31.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenville is Black, with 35.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenville is White, with 8.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.22% |
| Some College | 25.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 24.04% |
| Female Employed | 20.83% |
| Male Employed | 9.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 6.25% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,717 | $65,581 |
| Households | $39,087 | $57,152 |
| Married Families | $67,614 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,567 | $39,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
362
Number of Veterans
316
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| Korea | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 106 |
| 75+ | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 181 | 5.53% |
| White | 132 | 7.17% |
| Asian | 33 | 16.26% |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 14.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
86.04%
Born in Greenville
96.57%
Native Born
3.43%
Foreign Born
1.42%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
96.57% of Greenville residents were born in the United States, with 86.04% having been born in Alabama. 1.42% 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 | 6,365 | -111 | -1.71% |
| 2028 | 6,476 | -111 | -1.69% |
| 2027 | 6,587 | -110 | -1.64% |
| 2026 | 6,697 | -111 | -1.63% |
| 2025 | 6,808 | -111 | -1.6% |
| 2024 | 6,919 | -111 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 7,030 | -135 | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 7,165 | -121 | -1.66% |
| 2021 | 7,286 | -76 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 7,362 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2019 | 7,368 | -86 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 7,454 | -120 | -1.58% |
| 2017 | 7,574 | -75 | -0.98% |
| 2016 | 7,649 | -70 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 7,719 | -83 | -1.06% |
| 2014 | 7,802 | -27 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 7,829 | -125 | -1.57% |
| 2012 | 7,954 | -83 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 8,037 | -39 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 8,076 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,228 | -264 | -3.52% |
| 1990 | 7,492 | -315 | -4.03% |
| 1980 | 7,807 | -226 | -2.81% |
| 1970 | 8,033 | 1,139 | 16.52% |
| 1960 | 6,894 | 113 | 1.67% |
| 1950 | 6,781 | 1,706 | 33.62% |
| 1940 | 5,075 | 1,090 | 27.35% |
| 1930 | 3,985 | 514 | 14.81% |
| 1920 | 3,471 | 94 | 2.78% |
| 1910 | 3,377 | 215 | 6.8% |
| 1900 | 3,162 | 356 | 12.69% |
| 1890 | 2,806 | -50 | -1.75% |
| 1870 | 2,856 | -3,509 | -55.13% |