City · Michigan
Greenville, Michigan
Greenville, city, in Montcalm County, Michigan. Greenville had 9,256 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 8,816 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,995 (±63). GEOID 2635100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,256
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,816 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,995 ±63
Median household income
$63,285
±$15,220 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$184,200
±$15,004 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$894
±$68 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Greenville and what county is it in?
Greenville is a city in Montcalm County, Michigan. It covers 6.3 square miles of land, 1,390 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greenville is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
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 9,256 people lived in Greenville on July 1, 2025, up 5.1% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 8,816 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,995 (±63).
| Measure | Greenville | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,995 ±63 | 67,816 | +599 |
| Households | 3,854 ±280 | 24,511 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29 ±0.17 | 2.66 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,094 ±274 | 28,147 | no clear change |
Greenville's population since 2000
From 7,935 in 2000 to 9,256 in 2025: up 16.6%. 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 37.5 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 22.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.3%.
| Measure | Greenville | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±2.8 | 40.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3% ±3.2 pts | 20.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.0% ±3.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±4.2 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.6% ±3.5 pts | 87.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1% ±2.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.5% ±3.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±2.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1% ±3.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±4.2 pts | 8.9% | +7.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3% ±4.2 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.7% ±3.8 pts | 16.0% | +7.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±4.2 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 3,854 households earn less than $63,285 a year (±$15,220), against $67,344 in Montcalm County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 the median was $43,734 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,551 after inflation. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenville | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,285 ±$15,220 | $67,344 | +$19,551 |
| Mean household income | $67,333 ±$6,117 | $79,730 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,631 ±$3,485 | $30,876 | +$4,642 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.5% ±3.8 pts | 12.6% | −8.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0% ±6.9 pts | 17.1% | −19.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1% ±4.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 92.4% ±3.6 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.2% ±4.5 pts | 83.9% | – |
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 60.7% of Greenville's occupied homes and renters 39.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $184,200 by its owner (±$15,004). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenville | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $184,200 ±$15,004 | $185,500 | +$59,162 |
| Median gross rent | $894 ±$68 | $869 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8% ±11.7 pts | 35.3% | −16.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,277 ±$97 | $1,352 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.7% ±5.9 pts | 83.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.3% ±5.9 pts | 16.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,094 ±274 | 28,147 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±5.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5% ±4.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.4% ±5.9 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±4.1 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.8% ±3.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.6% ±6.6 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.8% ±5.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 51 new housing units in Greenville in 2025 (46 in single-family houses), 5.5 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
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?
89.7% of Greenville's workers drive alone and 4.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.4 minutes.
| Measure | Greenville | Montcalm County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.1% ±5.7 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.4% ±5.4 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.7% ±3.4 pts | 81.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.4 min ±3.2 | 30.7 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?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Greenville, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $67,327 (Tract 9712) to $68,301 (Tract 9713).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9713Montcalm County | 6,219 | $68,301 |
| Tract 9712Montcalm County | 5,600 | $67,327 |
| Tract 9711Montcalm County | 5,082 | $61,444 |
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 Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenville is the 3,394th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 97th-most populous of 533 in Michigan.
Greenville ranks 903rd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 97th | 533 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 95th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 251st | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 903rd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 1,048th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 809th | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 752nd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 530th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 820th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,111th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,240th | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 1,014th | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 754th | 1,356 |
Greenville's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
Every place in Michigan, 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?
14 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.