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The City of Greenville had a population of 92,857 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Greenville ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in North Carolina. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Greenville is located at latitude 35.6127 and longitude -77.3664 in Pitt County. The formal boundaries for the City of Greenville encompass a land area of 34.81 sq. miles and a water area of 0.75 sq. miles. Pitt County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The City of Greenville has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Greenville is located within Township of Greenville, a minor civil division (MCD) of Pitt County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 92,857 (100%) |
| Population Density | 2,422 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 60 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $49,748 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,924 |
| Median Home Value | $233,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 45,767 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 13,327 (29.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 27,456 (60.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,984 (10.9%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 40,783 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Family Households | 18,637 (45.7%) |
The table below compares Greenville to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 12 | 99th |
| Population Density | # 21 | 97th |
| Median Household Income | # 544 | 30th |
| Per Capita Income | # 302 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 130 | 83rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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