Greenville, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Greenville, Texas had a total population of 31,222, the 118th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $62,781, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.5%.
Greenville Quick Facts
How Greenville Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27,442 | 31,222 | +13.8% |
| Median household income | $54,917 | $62,781 | +14.3% |
| Median home value¹ | $128,486 | $219,400 | +70.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,108 | $1,311 | +18.4% |
How Greenville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 54.9%
- Black: 13.4%
- Hispanic: 25.1%
- Asian: 2.8%
- Other: 0.1%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 13.0%
- HS Diploma: 35.4%
- Some College: 22.1%
- Associate's: 8.3%
- Bachelor's: 13.4%
- Graduate+: 7.9%
Greenville Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hunt County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 9,383 | $44,386 | 23.4% | $161,600 |
| Caddo Mills | 3,340 | $107,067 | 6.1% | $299,700 |
| West Tawakoni | 2,382 | $60,441 | 19.9% | $97,000 |
| Poetry | 1,642 | $95,357 | 2.7% | $367,100 |
| Quinlan | 1,618 | $44,563 | 10.0% | $193,800 |
| Wolfe City | 1,148 | $52,031 | 22.9% | $150,200 |
| Celeste | 1,019 | $54,375 | 21.2% | $184,700 |
| Campbell | 866 | $58,086 | 17.3% | $86,900 |
| Union Valley | 751 | $93,051 | 13.4% | $325,900 |
| Hawk Cove | 644 | $64,167 | 7.8% | $95,300 |
Cities Similar to Greenville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Odessa | 32,594 | $65,234 | $126,300 | 17.8% | 16.7% |
| Seguin | 33,754 | $64,861 | $249,400 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| Del Rio | 34,668 | $66,158 | $160,400 | 22.2% | 19.0% |
| Lufkin | 34,251 | $57,048 | $179,600 | 21.8% | 18.0% |
| Eagle Pass | 28,339 | $57,207 | $188,000 | 21.6% | 22.0% |
Population Overview
Greenville is a mid-sized community located in Texas, within Hunt County. The total population is 31,222. It ranks as the 118th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greenville is 35.9 years. This is about the same as the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greenville is $62,781. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $219,400. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 53.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenville is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.1%.
Education
21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Greenville, Texas 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 Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Greenville, Texas?
Greenville, Texas has a population of 31,222 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Greenville, TX?
The median household income in Greenville is $62,781, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Greenville, TX?
The poverty rate in Greenville is 11.5%. This means approximately 3,504 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Greenville, Texas?
Greenville's population is 54.9% White, 13.4% Black, 25.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.8% Asian.
What is the median home value in Greenville, TX?
The median home value in Greenville is $219,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x.
How educated is Greenville, Texas?
21.2% of adults (25+) in Greenville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.