Greenville, DE Demographics

A map of Greenville's Population by Race

Greenville, Delaware has an estimated population of 3,713, a large increase from the 3,104 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.5% White, 18.2% Asian, 10.3% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Hispanic. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Delaware 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 37.4% in 2020 and 52.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenville is ranked the 28th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 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 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenville's White Population

2,433 residents of Greenville, or 65.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenville is higher than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Greenville ranks 24th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 78.0% to 65.5%.

Greenville is more White than neighboring Elsmere (41.5% White), Newport (44.6% White), Wilmington (29.3% White), and Wilmington Manor (43.1% White). Greenville is less White than neighboring Hockessin (76.8% White).

Greenville's Black Population

383 residents of Greenville, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenville is considerably lower than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Greenville ranks 61st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Black population has grown by an estimated 275.5%. Black residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 3.3% to 10.3%.

Greenville is more Black than neighboring Hockessin (1.2% Black). Greenville is less Black than neighboring Elsmere (18.2% Black), Newport (26.7% Black), Wilmington (51.6% Black), and Wilmington Manor (22.5% Black).

Greenville's Asian Population

675 residents of Greenville, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenville is considerably higher than in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Greenville ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 83.9%. Asian residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 11.8% to 18.2%.

Greenville is more Asian than neighboring Elsmere (0% Asian), Newport (1.4% Asian), Hockessin (12.9% Asian), Wilmington (1.6% Asian), and Wilmington Manor (4.5% Asian).

Greenville's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Greenville, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenville is considerably lower than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Greenville ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.4%.

Greenville is less Hispanic than neighboring Elsmere (38.1% Hispanic), Newport (21% Hispanic), Hockessin (3.7% Hispanic), Wilmington (11.9% Hispanic), and Wilmington Manor (23.2% Hispanic).

Greenville's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Greenville, or 0.5% 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 Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenville ranks 66th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Greenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elsmere (0.3% Native American/Other), Newport (0% Native American/Other), and Hockessin (0% Native American/Other). Greenville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilmington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Wilmington Manor (1.8% Native American/Other).

Greenville's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Greenville, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Greenville ranks 65th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.1%.

Greenville is more Multiracial than neighboring Elsmere (1.9% Multiracial), Wilmington (4.6% Multiracial), and Wilmington Manor (5% Multiracial). Greenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Newport (6.3% Multiracial), and Hockessin (5.4% 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.