City safety & data profile

GreenvilleMS

Greenville, MS is a 32K-resident city in Washington County with a median household income of $40,083.

Washington County, Mississippi. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Greenville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Greenville has a population larger than 65% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $103,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

32K
Population
Top 35%
By size
$40,083
Median income
$103,800
Median home
28%
Poverty rate

The read on Greenville

Greenville posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Greenville area.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Greenville

Where Greenville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$40,083 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MS $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Greenville, MS beyond the headline numbers

Greenville sits inside Washington County, Mississippi, at roughly 33.41°N, -91.06°W. Population 32,156, $40,083 median household income. Median home value $103,800, median rent $872. Poverty rate 28%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Greenville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 55.4%, then obesity at 45.6%. 2 hospitals in/around Greenville, 1/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Greenville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
32,156
Greenville
Median Income
$40,083
-41% vs avg
Median Home Value
$103,800
-54% vs avg
Median Age
37.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Washington County) - Greenville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
43K-15%
Median Income
$42,165+50%
Median Home Value
$104,000+41%
Poverty Rate
26.4%-29%
Unemployment
6.3%-70%

Economics

Economics indicators for Greenville, MS
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$872/mo
Poverty Rate
28% +97% vs avg
Unemployment 6.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22%
Work From Home 3.5%
Public Transit 1.7%

Population

White 14.9%
African American 82.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
55.4%
Obesity
45.6%
Short Sleep Duration
44%
Physical Inactivity
42.7%
Diabetes
22.5%
Current Smoking
22.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.3%
Current Asthma
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 6.9%
Annual Checkup 84%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
9.6%
Binge Drinking
9.5%
Stroke
7.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
1/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Greenville, MS? ▼
Greenville, MS has a population of 32,156 people, located in Washington County, Mississippi.
What is the median household income in Greenville? ▼
The median household income in Greenville, MS is $40,083 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28%.
What is the median home value in Greenville? ▼
The median home value in Greenville, MS is $103,800. Median rent is $872/month.
What are the top health concerns in Greenville? ▼
The top health indicators in Greenville include High Blood Pressure (55.4%), Obesity (45.6%), Short Sleep Duration (44%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Greenville? ▼
Greenville has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Greenville? ▼
The median age in Greenville, MS is 37.8 years. 22% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Greenville, MS is located in Washington County, Mississippi. With a population of 32K and a $40,083 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Greenville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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National Weather Service

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

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Using Greenville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Greenville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Greenville against Mississippi peers on any ranking lens. Explore Mississippi

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Washington County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.