Greenville, VA

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2023 Population

1,187

3.02% 1-year decline

US Senator

Mark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

34.9

11.9% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

1.85%

81% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$41,724

27.5% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$193,800

8.57% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

383

17.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Greenville, VA had a population of 1.19k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $41,724. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Greenville, VA declined from 1,224 to 1,187, a −3.02% decrease and its median household income declined from $57,550 to $41,724, a −27.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (89%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.421%), White (Hispanic) (0.253%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.253%).

None of the households in Greenville, VA 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, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Greenville, VA was $193,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Greenville, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville, VA was 5 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Greenville, VA is home to a population of 1.19k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.53% of Greenville, VA residents were born outside of the country (30 people).

In 2023, there were 8.87 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.06k people) in Greenville, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 119 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

96%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Greenville, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville, VA was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.06k ± 404
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
119 ± 36
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5 ± 15.8

0.59%

Hispanic Population

7 people

0.59% of the people in Greenville, VA are hispanic (7 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greenville, VA 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 Greenville, VA.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Greenville, VA was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Greenville, VA residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

2.53%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

4.25%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

52 people

As of 2023, 2.53% of Greenville, VA residents (30 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, VA was 4.25%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 19
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 18
Vietnam
0 ± 23

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

Economy

The economy of Greenville, VA employs 383 people. The largest industries in Greenville, VA are Retail Trade (136 people), Educational Services (47 people), and Construction (38 people), and the highest paying industries are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($42,143), Educational Services ($41,339), and Total ($34,814).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

383

2023 Value

± 170

−17.1%

1 Year decline

± 73.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greenville, VA declined at a rate of −17.1%, from 462 employees to 383 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville, VA, are Sales & Related Occupations (79 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (67 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (41 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (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

383

2023 Value

± 170

−17.1%

1 Year decline

± 73.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Greenville, VA declined at a rate of −17.1%, from 462 employees to 383 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville, VA, are Retail Trade (136 people), Educational Services (47 people), and Construction (38 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenville, VA, though some of these residents may live in Greenville, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.1M people employed in Virginia. This represents a 2.48% 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 10.8%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 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

Voting results are not available for Greenville, VA. Showing the available data for Virginia.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Other (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

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Mark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Tim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

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 Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 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 Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

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 N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% 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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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.71M), Bachelors Degree (1.47M), and Some college (1.4M).

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, VA was $193,800 in 2023, which is 0.639 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $178,500 to $193,800, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenville, VA is 62.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Greenville, VA have an average commute time of 27.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenville, VA is higher than the national average, with an average of 5 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$193,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$28,012

$220

Median Property Taxes

±$111

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

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

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2023

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 62.1% of the housing units in Greenville, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 710

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

$41,724

Median Household Income

± $9,317

354

Number of Households

± 154

In 2023, the median household income of the 354 households in Greenville, VA declined from $41,724 from the previous year's value of $57,550.

The following chart displays the households in Greenville, VA 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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Greenville, VA is from Greenville, VA.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (100%)
Carpooled (0%)
Public Transit (0%)

In 2023, 100% of workers in Greenville, VA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (0%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

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

27.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville, VA have a longer commute time (27.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Greenville, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

5 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greenville, VA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greenville, VA have 5 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

1.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville, VA (18 out of 975 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 16 - 17, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

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

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

91.3% of the population of Greenville, VA has health coverage, with 42.5% on employee plans, 28.1% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 9.33% on non-group plans, and 1.03% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see 2187 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2099 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2873 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1251 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,187 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Augusta County, VA

Primary care physicians in Augusta County, VA see an average of 2,187 patients per year. This represents a 4.19% increase from the previous year (2,099 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 41.9% under 18 years, 10.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 60.1% were men and 39.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.72%

Uninsured

42.5%

Employer Coverage

28.1%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

9.33%

Non-Group

1.03%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville, VA declined by 24.5% from 11.5% to 8.72%.

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

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