City · Alabama
Greenville, Alabama
Greenville, city, in Butler County, Alabama. Greenville had 6,912 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,374 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,163 (±33). GEOID 0131912.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,912
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,374 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,163 ±33
Median household income
$40,822
±$5,957 (90% margin)
Alabama: $63,999
Median home value
$115,000
±$25,941 (90% margin)
Alabama: $209,900
Median gross rent
$730
±$52 (90% margin)
Alabama: $1,007
Where is Greenville and what county is it in?
Greenville is a city in Butler County, Alabama. It covers 21.4 square miles of land, 345 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Greenville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,912 people lived in Greenville on July 1, 2025, down 6.2% since 2020, while Alabama grew 3.3%. The 2020 Census counted 7,374 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,163 (±33).
| Measure | Greenville | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,163 ±33 | 18,630 | −426 |
| Households | 2,929 ±204 | 7,597 | +573 |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.17 | 2.41 | −0.75 |
| Housing units | 3,781 ±220 | 9,885 | +409 |
Greenville's population since 2000
From 7,228 in 2000 to 6,912 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Greenville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greenville?
The median resident of Greenville is 37.6 years old; 25.8% are under 18 and 17.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 63.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 28.6%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenville | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±3.2 | 42.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.8% ±2.7 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.2% ±2.8 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±2.7 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 28.6% ±4.5 pts | 50.5% | −11.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 63.8% ±4.8 pts | 44.7% | +7.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0% ±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±4.2 pts | 18.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±3.7 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.7% ±4.1 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.9% ±3.3 pts | 13.5% | −5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.4% ±2.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.4% ±3.4 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Greenville earn?
Half of Greenville's 2,929 households earn less than $40,822 a year (±$5,957), against $44,755 in Butler County and $63,999 in Alabama. In 2015-2019 it was $46,771 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenville | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $40,822 ±$5,957 | $44,755 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $63,372 ±$10,313 | $68,109 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,607 ±$4,120 | $29,229 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.6% ±7.9 pts | 22.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.1% ±13.8 pts | 35.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.3% ±5.6 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% ±2.7 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8% ±4.9 pts | 82.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Greenville?
Owners occupy 43.7% of Greenville's occupied homes and renters 56.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,000 by its owner (±$25,941). The median renter pays $730 a month including utilities, and 36.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenville | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,000 ±$25,941 | $99,800 | −$29,114 |
| Median gross rent | $730 ±$52 | $725 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.9% ±10.1 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,006 ±$195 | $1,172 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.7% ±5.5 pts | 65.8% | −14.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.3% ±5.5 pts | 34.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,781 ±220 | 9,885 | +409 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% ±3.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4% ±5.5 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5% ±3.3 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±2.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.4% ±4.1 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.7% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Greenville building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units in Greenville in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.7 per 1,000 residents against 3.7 across Alabama.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greenville work and get to work?
88.1% of Greenville's workers drive alone and 3.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Greenville | Butler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6% ±4.0 pts | 51.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% ±3.6 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 88.1% ±4.0 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5% ±4.0 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.5% ±1.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.6 min ±3.0 | 25.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Greenville?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Greenville, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,107 (Tract 9531) to $74,583 (Tract 9528).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9531Butler County | 2,634 | $41,107 |
| Tract 9528Butler County | 1,419 | $74,583 |
| Tract 9529Butler County | 1,707 | $55,000 |
| Tract 9532Butler County | 3,878 | $45,167 |
| Tract 9527Butler County | 2,539 | $41,083 |
| Tract 9530Butler County | 975 | $58,068 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Greenville) · Census block assignment files
How does Greenville compare with other places in Alabama?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenville is the 4,100th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 88th-most populous of 463 in Alabama.
Greenville ranks 248th of 305 places in Alabama with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 88th | 463 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 239th | 257 |
| Residents per square mile | 171st | 311 |
| Median household income | 248th | 305 |
| Per capita income | 212th | 311 |
| Median home value | 245th | 304 |
| Median gross rent | 199th | 274 |
| Poverty rate | 32nd | 258 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 190th | 295 |
| Median age | 201st | 309 |
| Owner-occupied share | 303rd | 310 |
| Work from home | 129th | 138 |
| Travel time to work | 267th | 310 |
Greenville's figures with every place in Alabama (CSV)
Every place in Alabama, sortable · Compare Greenville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Greenville?
10 of the 57 figures for Greenville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Greenville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Greenville.