Greenville, NC

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2023 Population

88,540

0.735% 1-year growth

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Budd

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

4.09% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

24.5%

3.08% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$50,564

6.48% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$213,100

10.5% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

42,933

0.737% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Greenville, NC had a population of 88.5k people with a median age of 28 and a median household income of $50,564. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Greenville, NC grew from 87,894 to 88,540, a 0.735% increase and its median household income grew from $47,485 to $50,564, a 6.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (40.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.64%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.2%).

None of the households in Greenville, 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.

97.6% of the residents in Greenville, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville, NC are East Carolina University (6,984 degrees awarded in 2022) and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (31 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Greenville, NC was $213,100, and the homeownership rate was 32.6%.

Most people in Greenville, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville, NC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Greenville, NC is home to a population of 88.5k people, from which 97.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.63% of Greenville, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.1k people).

In 2023, there were 1.21 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (43.1k people) in Greenville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.25k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.6%

2023 Citizenship

97.5%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.6% of Greenville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville, NC was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, NC

White (Non-Hispanic)
43.1k ± 1.31k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
35.7k ± 1.45k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.25k ± 727

4.3%

Hispanic Population

3.81k people

4.3% of the people in Greenville, NC are hispanic (3.81k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for North Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
214,508 ± 11,254 people
India
79,868 ± 6,912 people
Honduras
39,759 ± 4,886 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 214,508 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 79,868 and Honduras with 39,759.

Foreign-Born Population

4.63%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.1k people

4.63%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.07k people

As of 2023, 4.63% of Greenville, NC residents (4.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenville, NC was 4.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,341 ± 334
Vietnam
1,039 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
732 ± 208

Greenville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greenville, NC employs 42.9k people. The largest industries in Greenville, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,780 people), Educational Services (6,010 people), and Retail Trade (5,452 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($128,750), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($82,500), and Utilities ($70,952).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,464. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

42.9k

2023 Value

± 2,067

0.737%

1 Year growth

± 6.95%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greenville, NC grew at a rate of 0.737%, from 42.6k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,317 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,192 people), and Management Occupations (3,832 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Carolina (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

42.9k

2023 Value

± 2,067

0.737%

1 Year growth

± 6.95%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greenville, NC grew at a rate of 0.737%, from 42.6k employees to 42.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,780 people), Educational Services (6,010 people), and Retail Trade (5,452 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenville, NC, though some of these residents may live in Greenville, NC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,424

Median earning men ± $1,751

$34,551

Median earning women ± $1,564

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($128,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,419), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,769).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($57,791), Public Administration ($49,216), and Manufacturing ($43,204).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Y-Axis

3.04%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.86M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 3.04% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

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

Education

In 2022, universities in Greenville, NC awarded 7,015 degrees. The student population of Greenville, NC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 10,756 male students and 16,446 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville, NC are White (4,768 and 68.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,062 and 15.3%), Hispanic or Latino (431 and 6.2%), and Two or More Races (258 and 3.71%).

The largest universities in Greenville, NC by number of degrees awarded are East Carolina University (6,984 and 99.6%) and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (31 and 0.442%).

The most popular majors in Greenville, NC are General Business Administration & Management (508 and 7.24%), Registered Nursing (469 and 6.69%), and Public Health Education & Promotion (289 and 4.12%).

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

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Greenville, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 27,202 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 27,202 students enrolled in Greenville, NC, 39.5% men and 60.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 17,272 records, of which 60.2% were women and 39.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
374 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
282 degrees awarded
Public Health Education & Promotion
274 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greenville, NC was Registered Nursing with 374 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Greenville, NC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

East Carolina University
6,984 degrees awarded
Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
31 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Carolina University with 6,984 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,560 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenville, NC, which is 0.575 times less than the 4,455 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,768 degrees mean that there were 4.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,062 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,452) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,873) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,546) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.944% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.805% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.16M), Some college (1.84M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

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, NC was $213,100 in 2023, which is 0.702 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $192,900 to $213,100, a 10.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenville, NC is 32.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Greenville, NC have an average commute time of 18.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenville, NC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greenville, NC is $50,564. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Greenville, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $111,875, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $99,046 and $64,773.

Housing

Property

$213,100

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,403

$12,837

Median Property Taxes

±$910

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, NC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

32.6%

Homeownership

2023

65.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 32.6% of the housing units in Greenville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 32.9%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3.01
Census Tract 10.03
Census Tract 12

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $111,875, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 12, with respective values of $99,046 and $64,773.

The following map shows all of the places in Greenville, NC 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.

$50,564

Median Household Income

± $3,178

39.4k

Number of Households

± 1,938

In 2023, the median household income of the 39.4k households in Greenville, NC grew to $50,564 from the previous year's value of $47,485.

The following chart displays the households in Greenville, NC 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, NC is from North Carolina.

0.47

2022 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.47

2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2022, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0732% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for North Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74.8%)
Worked At Home (11.7%)
Carpooled (8.28%)

In 2023, 74.8% of workers in Greenville, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.7%) and those who carpooled to work (8.28%).

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

18.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville, NC have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2% of the workforce in Greenville, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

24.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville, NC (20.4k out of 83.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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, NC is White, followed by Black 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

90.8% of the population of Greenville, NC has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 7.12% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 2.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see 879 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.79% decrease from the previous year (895 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 946 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 226 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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879 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pitt County, NC

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see an average of 879 patients per year. This represents a 1.79% decrease from the previous year (895 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 38.1% between 18 and 34 years, 28.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.5% 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

9.24%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

7.12%

Medicare

20.6%

Non-Group

2.03%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville, NC declined by 3.95% from 9.62% to 9.24%.

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

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