Greenville, AL Demographics

A map of Greenville's Population by Race

Greenville, Alabama has an estimated population of 7,163, a slight decrease from the 7,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.8% Black, 28.6% White, 3.5% Asian, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenville, that probability was 53.3% in 2020 and 50.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenville is ranked the 93rd most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greenville was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenville's White Population

2,049 residents of Greenville, or 28.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenville is significantly lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Greenville ranks 512th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's White population has declined by an estimated 21.9%. White residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 35.6% to 28.6%.

Greenville is more White than neighboring Fort Deposit (13.3% White), Gordonville (0% White), and Mosses (0% White). Greenville is less White than neighboring Georgiana (29.4% White), and McKenzie (79% White).

Greenville's Black Population

4,567 residents of Greenville, or 63.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenville is significantly higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Greenville ranks 78th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Black population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Black residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 58.2% to 63.8%.

Greenville is more Black than neighboring McKenzie (19.9% Black). Greenville is less Black than neighboring Fort Deposit (85.3% Black), Georgiana (70% Black), Gordonville (100% Black), and Mosses (97.6% Black).

Greenville's Asian Population

248 residents of Greenville, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenville is slightly higher than in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Greenville ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.2%. Asian residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.5%.

Greenville is more Asian than neighboring Fort Deposit (0% Asian), Georgiana (0% Asian), Gordonville (0% Asian), McKenzie (0% Asian), and Mosses (0% Asian).

Greenville's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Greenville, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenville is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Greenville ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 1.8% to 3.3%.

Greenville is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Deposit (0% Hispanic), Georgiana (0.6% Hispanic), Gordonville (0% Hispanic), McKenzie (0.7% Hispanic), and Mosses (0% Hispanic).

Greenville's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Greenville, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenville ranks 459th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Greenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Georgiana (0% Native American/Other), Gordonville (0% Native American/Other), McKenzie (0% Native American/Other), and Mosses (0% Native American/Other). Greenville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Deposit (0.7% Native American/Other).

Greenville's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Greenville, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenville is slightly lower than in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Greenville ranks 447th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.7%.

Greenville is more Multiracial than neighboring Georgiana (0% Multiracial), Gordonville (0% Multiracial), and McKenzie (0.4% Multiracial). Greenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Mosses (2.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.