Greenville, NC

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2020 Population

92,826

0.985% 1-year growth

US Senator

Richard Burr

Republican Party

US Senator

Thom Tillis

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

26.8

1.83% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

27.3%

9.67% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$42,612

4.25% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$159,400

1.12% 1-year decline

2020 Employed Population

43,964

0.435% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Greenville, NC had a population of 92.8k people with a median age of 26.8 and a median household income of $42,612. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Greenville, NC grew from 91,921 to 92,826, a 0.985% increase and its median household income grew from $40,875 to $42,612, a 4.25% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, NC are White (Non-Hispanic) (50.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (38.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.82%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.38%), and White (Hispanic) (2.07%).

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.

97.8% of the residents in Greenville, NC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville, NC are East Carolina University (7,503 degrees awarded in 2020) and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (32 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Greenville, NC was $159,400, and the homeownership rate was 33.6%.

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.

Population & Diversity

Greenville, NC is home to a population of 92.8k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2018, 4.8% of Greenville, NC residents were born outside of the country (4.38k people).

In 2020, there were 1.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (47.2k people) in Greenville, NC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 36.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.62k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

97.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.8% of Greenville, NC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville, NC was 97.7%, 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)
47.2k ± 1.42k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
36.1k ± 1.44k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.62k ± 570

4.43%

Hispanic Population

4.11k people

4.43% of the people in Greenville, NC are hispanic (4.11k 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
224,275 ± 11,501 people
India
74,765 ± 6,689 people
Honduras
37,815 ± 4,766 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 224,275 North Carolina residents, followed by India with 74,765 and Honduras with 37,815.

Foreign-Born Population

4.8%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

4.38k people

5.06%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

4.57k people

As of 2018, 4.8% of Greenville, NC residents (4.38k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenville, NC was 5.06%, 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

Vietnam
1,262 ± 253
Gulf War (1990s)
840 ± 265
Gulf War (2001-)
814 ± 224

Greenville, NC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greenville, NC employs 44k people. The largest industries in Greenville, NC are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,918 people), Educational Services (6,548 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,593 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($51,818), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,451), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($51,451).

Males in North Carolina have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,357. The income inequality in North Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.47, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

44k

2020 Value

± 2,171

−0.435%

1 Year decline

± 6.78%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Greenville, NC declined at a rate of −0.435%, from 44.2k employees to 44k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville, NC, are Sales & Related Occupations (5,181 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (4,384 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,949 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville, NC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

44k

2020 Value

± 2,171

−0.435%

1 Year decline

± 6.78%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Greenville, NC declined at a rate of −0.435%, from 44.2k employees to 44k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville, NC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (7,918 people), Educational Services (6,548 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (5,593 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

$34,531

Median earning men ± $2,084

$26,061

Median earning women ± $1,700

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($54,444), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,848), and Information ($50,051).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,234), Public Administration ($46,921), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,061).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in North Carolina. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

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

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $53.9B, followed by Machinery ($49B) and Pharmaceuticals ($48.7B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for North Carolina.

$488B

2020 Value in North Carolina

$926B

Projected 2050 Value in North Carolina

89.6% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Carolina trade was $488B. This is expected to increase 89.6% 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.

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

South Carolina
$35.1B
Virginia
$27B
Georgia
$18.5B

In 2020, the top outbound North Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was South Carolina with $35.1B, followed by Virginia with $27B and Georgia and $18.5B.

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

Civics

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from North Carolina

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for North Carolina.

Richard Burr

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Thom Tillis

Senator from North Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Richard Burr and Thom Tillis 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from North Carolina

North Carolina is currently represented by 13 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.

Education

In 2020, universities in Greenville, NC awarded 7,535 degrees. The student population of Greenville, NC in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 11,507 male students and 17,337 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville, NC are White (5,197 and 69.6%), followed by Black or African American (1,096 and 14.7%), Hispanic or Latino (450 and 6.03%), and Unknown (225 and 3.01%).

The largest universities in Greenville, NC by number of degrees awarded are East Carolina University (7,503 and 99.6%) and Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design (32 and 0.425%).

The most popular majors in Greenville, NC are General Business Administration & Management (536 and 7.11%), Registered Nursing (444 and 5.89%), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (322 and 4.27%).

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 2020 in Greenville, NC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 28,844 (39.9% men and 60.1% 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 2020 there were 28,844 students enrolled in Greenville, NC, 39.9% men and 60.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,739 records, of which 59.9% were women and 40.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
356 degree-majors awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
302 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
296 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greenville, NC was Registered Nursing with 356 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
7,503 degrees awarded
Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design
32 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was East Carolina University with 7,503 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 2,884 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenville, NC, which is 0.62 times less than the 4,651 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,197 degrees mean that there were 4.74 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,096 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 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,787) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,490) 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

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

Measure

In 2020, 0.849% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.733% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (2.14M), Some college (1.89M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

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 $159,400 in 2020, which is 0.694 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $161,200 to $159,400, a 1.12% decrease. The homeownership rate in Greenville, NC is 33.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

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 $42,612. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Greenville, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $90,700, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $79,444 and $75,086.

Housing

Property

$159,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$6,190

$12,369

Median Property Taxes

±$909

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

33.6%

Homeownership

2020

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 33.6% of the housing units in Greenville, NC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 33.1%.

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 5.01

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville, NC was Census Tract 3.01 with a value of $90,700, followed by Census Tract 10.03 and Census Tract 5.01, with respective values of $79,444 and $75,086.

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.

$42,612

Median Household Income

± $2,169

36.9k

Number of Households

± 1,839

In 2020, the median household income of the 36.9k households in Greenville, NC grew to $42,612 from the previous year's value of $40,875.

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

2020 Wage GINI in North Carolina

0.472

2019 Wage GINI in North Carolina

In 2020, the income inequality in North Carolina was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.395% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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 2020

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (8.99%)
Worked At Home (6.72%)

In 2020, 78.7% of workers in Greenville, NC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.99%) and those who worked at home (6.72%).

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 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville, NC have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% 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

27.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville, NC (23.6k out of 86.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. 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.

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

91.5% of the population of Greenville, NC has health coverage, with 46.8% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 6.53% on Medicare, 20.8% on non-group plans, and 1.62% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in North Carolina was $7,264 in 2014. This is a 3.37% increase from the previous year ($7,027).

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see 913 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.08% decrease from the previous year (942 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1069 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for North Carolina. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in North Carolina, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Pitt County, NC.

913 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Pitt County, NC

Primary care physicians in Pitt County, NC see an average of 913 patients per year. This represents a 3.08% decrease from the previous year (942 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.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of North Carolina across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 38% between 18 and 34 years, 28.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.39% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.54%

Uninsured

46.8%

Employer Coverage

15.7%

Medicaid

6.53%

Medicare

20.8%

Non-Group

1.62%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville, NC declined by 9.05% from 9.39% to 8.54%.

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.