Greenville City PUMA, NC

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2021 Population
170,600
5.2% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
32.9
0.612% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
20.7%
0.541% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$50,422
2.2% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$153,100
4.36% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
77,488
4.8% 1-year decline

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In 2021, Greenville City PUMA, NC had a population of 171k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $50,422. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greenville City PUMA, NC declined from 179,961 to 170,600, a −5.2% decrease and its median household income grew from $49,337 to $50,422, a 2.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville City PUMA, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (35.1%), Other (Hispanic) (3.91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.74%), and White (Hispanic) (1.86%).

6.99% of the households in Greenville City PUMA, NC 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.

97.1% of the residents in Greenville City PUMA, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Pitt County--Greenville City PUMA, NC are East Carolina University (7,432 degrees awarded in 2021), Pitt Community College (2,404 degrees), and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (42 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greenville City PUMA, NC was $153,100, and the homeownership rate was 51.2%.

Most people in Greenville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville City PUMA, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Greenville City PUMA, NC is home to a population of 171k people, from which 97.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.77% of Greenville City PUMA, NC residents were born outside of the country (8.14k people).

In 2021, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.1k people) in Greenville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.67k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greenville City PUMA, NC are Spanish (7,640 households), Japanese (479 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (402 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
90,155
Women
52.8%
80,466
Men
47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 170,621 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

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Citizenship

97.1%
2021 Citizenship
97%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.1% of Greenville City PUMA, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville City PUMA, NC was 97%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville City PUMA, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    91.1k ± 262
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    59.9k ± 698
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    6.67k ± 753
6.57%
Hispanic Population
11.2k people

In 2021, there were 1.52 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.1k people) in Greenville City PUMA, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 59.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.67k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.57% of the people in Greenville City PUMA, NC are hispanic (11.2k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,378 ± 1,413 people
  2. Philippines
    614 ± 607 people
  3. India
    402 ± 492 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greenville City PUMA, NC was Mexico, the natal country of 3,378 Greenville City PUMA, NC residents, followed by Philippines with 614 and India with 402.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.77%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
8.14k people
4.77%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
8.59k people

As of 2021, 4.77% of Greenville City PUMA, NC residents (8.14k 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 City PUMA, NC was 4.77%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    7,640 households (4.75%)
  2. Japanese
    479 households (0.298%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    402 households (0.25%)

6.99% of the households in Greenville City PUMA, NC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greenville City PUMA, NC was Spanish. 4.75% of the households in Greenville City PUMA, NC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,576 ± 370
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    2,408 ± 526
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    2,079 ± 396

Greenville City PUMA, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

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The economy of Greenville City PUMA, NC employs 77.5k people. The largest industries in Greenville City PUMA, NC are Restaurants & Food Services (7,162 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,009 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,869 people), and the highest paying industries are Book stores & news dealers ($148,853), Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($123,603), and Offices of dentists ($121,638).

Males in Greenville City PUMA, NC have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,397. The income inequality in Greenville City PUMA, NC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.444, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
40,679
Women
50%
40,718
Men
50%

The workforce of Greenville City PUMA, NC in 2020 was 81,397 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

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Occupations

77.5k
2021 Value
−4.8%
1 Year decline
± −4.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −4.8%, from 81.4k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville City PUMA, NC, are Registered nurses (2,432 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,105 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,996 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville City PUMA, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

77.5k
2021 Value
−4.8%
1 Year decline
± −4.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville City PUMA, NC declined at a rate of −4.8%, from 81.4k employees to 77.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville City PUMA, NC, are Restaurants & Food Services (7,162 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (7,009 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (4,869 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenville City PUMA, NC, though some of these residents may live in Greenville City PUMA, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$39,548
Median earning men ± $1,588
$31,192
Median earning women ± $1,051

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($57,302), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,550), and Manufacturing ($52,309).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($50,000), Information ($42,716), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,562).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in North Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.881%).

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing the state of North Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from North Carolina

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Thom Tillis
Senator from North Carolina2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Ted Budd
Senator from North Carolina3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Thom Tillis and Ted Budd are the senators currently representing North Carolina.

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

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

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In 2021, universities in Greenville City PUMA, NC awarded 9,878 degrees. The student population of Greenville City PUMA, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,984 male students and 21,417 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville City PUMA, NC are White (6,474 and 66%), followed by Black or African American (1,811 and 18.5%), Hispanic or Latino (654 and 6.67%), and Two or More Races (311 and 3.17%).

The largest universities in Greenville City PUMA, NC by number of degrees awarded are East Carolina University (7,432 and 75.2%), Pitt Community College (2,404 and 24.3%), and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (42 and 0.425%).

The most popular majors in Pitt County--Greenville City PUMA, NC are General Business Administration & Management (800 and 8.1%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (617 and 6.25%), and Registered Nursing (536 and 5.43%).

The median tuition cost in Pitt County--Greenville City PUMA, NC for a public four year colleges is $4,452 for in-state students and $20,729 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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In 2021 in Greenville City PUMA, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 35,401 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 35,401 students enrolled in Greenville City PUMA, NC, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 21,536 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 343 degree-majors awarded
  2. 317 degree-majors awarded
  3. 297 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Pitt County--Greenville City PUMA, NC was Registered Nursing with 343 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,432 degrees awarded
  2. 2,404 degrees awarded
  3. 42 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Carolina University with 7,432 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,902 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenville City PUMA, NC, which is 0.653 times less than the 5,976 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 6,474 degrees mean that there were 3.57 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,811 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,452) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,845) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,524) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.833% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.771% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greenville City PUMA, NC in 2021 were Some college (37.5k), High School or Equivalent (31.4k), and Bachelors Degree (24.4k).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Greenville City PUMA, NC was $153,100 in 2021, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,700 to $153,100, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenville City PUMA, NC is 51.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greenville City PUMA, NC have an average commute time of 21.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenville City PUMA, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greenville City PUMA, NC is $50,422. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greenville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

Property

$153,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$4,190
$36,387
Median Property Taxes
±$1,541

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Rent vs Own

51.2%
Homeownership
2021
65.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 51.2% of the housing units in Greenville City PUMA, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.6%.

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Income by Location

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In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville City PUMA, NC was Apex & Holly Springs Towns PUMA, NC with a value of $128,604, followed by Raleigh City (Northwest) & Morrisville Town PUMA, NC and Indian Trail & Stallings Towns PUMA, NC, with respective values of $120,640 and $112,051.

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Household Income

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$50,422
Median Household Income
± $2,325
71.1k
Number of Households
± 2,495

In 2021, the median household income of the 71.1k households in Greenville City PUMA, NC grew to $50,422 from the previous year's value of $49,337.

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Wage Distribution

0.444
2021 Wage GINI in Greenville City PUMA, NC
0.454
2020 Wage GINI in Greenville City PUMA, NC

In 2021, the income inequality in Greenville City PUMA, NC was 0.444 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.14% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Greenville City PUMA, NC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greenville City PUMA, NC in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (78.3%)
  2. Carpooled (9.29%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.58%)

In 2021, 78.3% of workers in Greenville City PUMA, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.29%) and those who worked at home (8.58%).

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Commute Time

21.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville City PUMA, NC have a shorter commute time (21.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.94% of the workforce in Greenville City PUMA, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

20.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville City PUMA, NC (33.8k out of 164k 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 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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90.1% of the population of Greenville City PUMA, NC has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 9.86% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 28.4% between 18 and 34 years, 34.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.3% were men and 53.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.86%
Uninsured
46.2%
Employer Coverage
15.4%
Medicaid
9.86%
Medicare
16.8%
Non-Group
1.78%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville City PUMA, NC declined by 2.6% from 10.1% to 9.86%.

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