Greenville, NC

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2021 Population
87,815
5.4% 1-year decline
US Senator
Thom Tillis
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Budd
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
26.8
0% 1-year change
2021 Poverty Rate
26.2%
3.97% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$44,064
3.41% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$163,500
2.57% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
42,436
3.48% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Greenville, NC had a population of 87.8k people with a median age of 26.8 and a median household income of $44,064. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greenville, NC declined from 92,826 to 87,815, a −5.4% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,612 to $44,064, a 3.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (39.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.85%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.54%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.85%).

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.

98% of the residents in Greenville, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville, NC are East Carolina University (7,432 degrees awarded in 2021) and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (42 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greenville, NC was $163,500, and the homeownership rate was 33.3%.

Most people in Greenville, NC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville, NC was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Greenville, NC is home to a population of 87.8k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.01% of Greenville, NC residents were born outside of the country (3.52k people).

In 2021, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.6k people) in Greenville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.51k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

98%
2021 Citizenship
97.8%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98% of Greenville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville, NC was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, NC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    44.6k ± 1.33k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    34.4k ± 1.37k
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    2.51k ± 579
4.31%
Hispanic Population
3.78k people

In 2021, there were 1.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (44.6k people) in Greenville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.51k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.31% of the people in Greenville, NC are hispanic (3.78k people).

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    219,250 ± 11,374 people
  2. India
    77,157 ± 6,794 people
  3. Honduras
    37,868 ± 4,769 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 219,250 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 77,157 and Honduras with 37,868.

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Foreign-Born Population

4.01%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
3.52k people
4.17%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
3.87k people

As of 2021, 4.01% of Greenville, NC residents (3.52k 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, NC was 4.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,245 ± 213
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,135 ± 355
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    864 ± 309

Greenville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Greenville, NC employs 42.4k people. The largest industries in Greenville, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,886 people), Educational Services (6,368 people), and Retail Trade (5,311 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($120,417), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,290), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($60,734).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,490. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

42.4k
2021 Value
± 2,084
−3.48%
1 Year decline
± 7.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville, NC declined at a rate of −3.48%, from 44k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,505 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,382 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3,985 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville, NC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

42.4k
2021 Value
± 2,084
−3.48%
1 Year decline
± 7.22%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville, NC declined at a rate of −3.48%, from 44k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,886 people), Educational Services (6,368 people), and Retail Trade (5,311 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,607
Median earning men ± $2,398
$28,562
Median earning women ± $2,069

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,167), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($47,250), and Wholesale Trade ($46,518).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($95,882), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,774), and Public Administration ($49,191).

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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.

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

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $53.7B
  2. $49.7B
  3. $44.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.7B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($49.7B) and Machinery ($44.5B).

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$462B
2020 Value in North Carolina
$926B
Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina
100% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $462B. This is expected to increase 100% to $926B by 2050.

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

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Carolina to other states, or from other states to North Carolina.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $32.8B
  2. $26.1B
  3. $18.1B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $32.8B, followed by Virginia with $26.1B and Georgia and $18.1B.

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

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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.

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

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US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 14 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 North Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Greenville, NC awarded 7,474 degrees. The student population of Greenville, NC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,071 male students and 16,984 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville, NC are White (5,162 and 69.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,091 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (460 and 6.2%), and Two or More Races (259 and 3.49%).

The largest universities in Greenville, NC by number of degrees awarded are East Carolina University (7,432 and 99.4%) and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (42 and 0.562%).

The most popular majors in Greenville, NC are General Business Administration & Management (530 and 7.09%), Registered Nursing (423 and 5.66%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (345 and 4.62%).

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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Greenville, 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 28,055 (39.5% men and 60.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 28,055 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 17,915 records, of which 60.3% were women and 39.7% 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 Greenville, NC was Registered Nursing with 343 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 7,432 degrees awarded
  2. 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, 2,932 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenville, NC, which is 0.646 times less than the 4,542 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 5,162 degrees mean that there were 4.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,091 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

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In 2021, 0.886% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.756% of women were in the same situation.

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

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.13M), Some college (1.85M), and Bachelors Degree (1.58M).

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.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Greenville, NC was $163,500 in 2021, which is 0.668 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $159,400 to $163,500, a 2.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenville, NC is 33.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greenville, NC have an average commute time of 18 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 $44,064. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Greenville, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $92,464, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $84,796 and $62,543.

Property

$163,500
Median Property Value 2021
±$5,157
$12,490
Median Property Taxes
±$913

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.

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Rent vs Own

33.3%
Homeownership
2021
64.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 33.3% of the housing units in Greenville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 33.6%.

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

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 3.01
  2. Census Tract 10.03
  3. Census Tract 5.01

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $92,464, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $84,796 and $62,543.

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

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$44,064
Median Household Income
± $1,759
37.5k
Number of Households
± 1,884

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.5k households in Greenville, NC grew to $44,064 from the previous year's value of $42,612.

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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Greenville, NC is from North Carolina.
0.47
2021 Wage GINI in North Carolina
0.47
2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00774% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.64%)
  3. Carpooled (8.22%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Greenville, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.64%) and those who carpooled to work (8.22%).

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Commute Time

18 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville, NC have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Greenville, NC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

26.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville, NC (21.4k out of 81.7k 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, NC 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.

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91.1% of the population of Greenville, NC has health coverage, with 46.5% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 6.53% on Medicare, 20.1% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see 895 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.97% decrease from the previous year (913 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1070 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 251 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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895 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pitt County, NC

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see an average of 895 patients per year. This represents a 1.97% decrease from the previous year (913 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.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 38.1% between 18 and 34 years, 28.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.56% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.3% were men and 55.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.94%
Uninsured
46.5%
Employer Coverage
15.9%
Medicaid
6.53%
Medicare
20.1%
Non-Group
2.1%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville, NC grew by 4.59% from 8.54% to 8.94%.

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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