Greenville, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 418, Greenville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Greenville is a small community located in Missouri, within Wayne County. The total population is 418. It ranks as the 561st most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenville is 53.8 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenville is $41,400. This is 41% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $97,700. Housing costs are 58% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Greenville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greenville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 5.2%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 67.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Greenville, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.