Greenville, MS

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

45,616

1.21% 1-year growth

US Senator

Roger Wicker

Republican Party

US Senator

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.4

0.809% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

30.4%

1.82% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$34,399

7.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$80,500

0.124% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Greenville, MS had a population of 45.6k people with a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $34,399. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greenville, MS grew from 45,072 to 45,616, a 1.21% increase and its median household income grew from $32,011 to $34,399, a 7.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, MS are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (71.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (25.7%), Other (Hispanic) (0.705%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.631%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.541%).

None of the households in Greenville, MS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.8% of the residents in Greenville, MS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville, MS are Delta Beauty College (1 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Greenville, MS was $80,500, and the homeownership rate was 56.3%.

Most people in Greenville, MS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville, MS was 2 cars per household.

Greenville, MS borders Cleveland, MS and Indianola, MS.

United States Mississippi

Population & Diversity

Greenville, MS is home to a population of 45.6k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.756% of Greenville, MS residents were born outside of the country (345 people).

In N/A, there were 2.79 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (308k people) in Greenville, MS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 111k White (Non-Hispanic) and 3.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.8%

2021 Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.8% of Greenville, MS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville, MS was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greenville, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, MS

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
308k ± 360
White (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 116
Other (Hispanic)
3.04k ± 416

1.45%

Hispanic Population

6.26k people

1.45% of the people in Greenville, MS are hispanic (6.26k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greenville, MS as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

0.756%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

345 people

0.985%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

444 people

As of 2021, 0.756% of Greenville, MS residents (345 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenville, MS was 0.985%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greenville, MS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
598 ± 134
Gulf War (2001-)
315 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
194 ± 85

Greenville, MS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.9 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greenville, MS employs 17.3k people. The largest industries in Greenville, MS are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,426 people), Retail Trade (22,595 people), and Educational Services (16,109 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,412), Information ($46,151), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($45,860).

Employment

Occupations

17.3k

2021 Value

± 1,006

0.524%

1 Year growth

± 8.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville, MS grew at a rate of 0.524%, from 17.2k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville, MS, are Sales & Related Occupations (2,343 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,546 people), and Management Occupations (1,513 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville, MS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Mississippi (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

17.3k

2021 Value

± 1,006

0.524%

1 Year growth

± 8.19%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville, MS grew at a rate of 0.524%, from 17.2k employees to 17.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville, MS, are Health Care & Social Assistance (24,426 people), Retail Trade (22,595 people), and Educational Services (16,109 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenville, MS, though some of these residents may live in Greenville, MS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,358

Median earning men ± $3,791

$27,790

Median earning women ± $2,678

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,044), Information ($50,765), and Manufacturing ($49,107).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,500), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,847), and Public Administration ($35,471).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Mississippi. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Mississippi.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

462
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
297
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
273
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi product (by dollars) was Pharmaceuticals with $30.9B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($28.9B) and Electronics ($11.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Mississippi products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$180B

2020 Value in Mississippi

$374B

Projected 2050 Value in Mississippi

108% growth

In 2020, total outbound Mississippi trade was $180B. This is expected to increase 108% to $374B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Mississippi trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Mississippi to other states, or from other states to Mississippi.

Most Common Trade Partners

Alabama
$24.4B
Louisiana
$10.7B
Tennessee
$10.7B

In 2020, the top outbound Mississippi domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Alabama with $24.4B, followed by Louisiana with $10.7B and Tennessee and $10.7B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Mississippi shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Mississippi. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.611%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Mississippi went to Donald J. Trump with 57.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.611%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Mississippi for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Mississippi

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Roger Wicker

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on December 31, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Trent Lott.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Senator from Mississippi

Assumed office on April 9, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Thad Cochran.

Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith are the senators currently representing Mississippi.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Mississippi over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Mississippi

Mississippi is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Mississippi have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Greenville, MS awarded 1 degrees. The student population of Greenville, MS in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 0 male students and 4 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville, MS are Black or African American (1 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and Hispanic or Latino (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Greenville, MS by number of degrees awarded are Delta Beauty College (1 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Greenville, MS are Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (1 and 100%) and General Cosmetology (0 and 0%).

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.976% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (683k), Some college (549k), and Secondary Education (407k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greenville, MS was $80,500 in 2021, which is 0.329 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $80,600 to $80,500, a 0.124% decrease. The homeownership rate in Greenville, MS is 56.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greenville, MS have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenville, MS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greenville, MS is $34,399. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Greenville, MS was Madison County, MS with a value of $74,688, followed by DeSoto County, MS and Rankin County, MS, with respective values of $73,460 and $72,326.

Property

$80,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,819

$9,776

Median Property Taxes

±$649

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greenville, MS the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greenville, MS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.3%

Homeownership

2021

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 56.3% of the housing units in Greenville, MS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 54.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greenville, MS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville, MS was Madison County, MS with a value of $74,688, followed by DeSoto County, MS and Rankin County, MS, with respective values of $73,460 and $72,326.

The following map shows all of the counties in Greenville, MS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$34,399

Median Household Income

± $1,970

17.4k

Number of Households

± 916

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.4k households in Greenville, MS grew to $34,399 from the previous year's value of $32,011.

The following chart displays the households in Greenville, MS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Greenville, MS is from Mississippi.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Mississippi

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Mississippi

In 2021, the income inequality in Mississippi was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.159% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Mississippi was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Mississippi in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Mississippi across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.8%)
Carpooled (8.56%)
Worked At Home (2.29%)

In 2021, 85.8% of workers in Greenville, MS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.56%) and those who worked at home (2.29%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville, MS have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.66% of the workforce in Greenville, MS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greenville, MS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greenville, MS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greenville, MS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

30.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville, MS (13.6k out of 44.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greenville, MS is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.1% of the population of Greenville, MS has health coverage, with 28.4% on employee plans, 32.3% on Medicaid, 12.2% on Medicare, 10.5% on non-group plans, and 1.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see 1860 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1890 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2031 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 543 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,860 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Mississippi

Primary care physicians in Mississippi see an average of 1,860 patients per year. This represents a 1.59% decrease from the previous year (1,890 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Mississippi in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.9% were men and 55.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.9%

Uninsured

28.4%

Employer Coverage

32.3%

Medicaid

12.2%

Medicare

10.5%

Non-Group

1.74%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville, MS grew by 5.01% from 14.2% to 14.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greenville, MS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.