Greenville, TX Demographics

A map of Greenville's Population by Race

Greenville, Texas has an estimated population of 31,222, a large increase from the 28,164 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.9% White, 25.0% Hispanic, 13.4% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.8% Asian, and 0.3% 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 considerably less diverse than Texas 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 63.4% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenville is ranked the 118th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 117th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenville's White Population

17,136 residents of Greenville, or 54.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenville is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Greenville ranks 984th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's White population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. White residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 51.6% to 54.9%.

Greenville is more White than neighboring Neylandville (8.2% White). Greenville is less White than neighboring Caddo Mills (79.7% White), Campbell (76.4% White), Celeste (63.4% White), and Quinlan (78.7% White).

Greenville's Black Population

4,180 residents of Greenville, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Greenville ranks 247th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. Black residents' share of Greenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.4%.

Greenville is more Black than neighboring Caddo Mills (3.9% Black), Campbell (2.7% Black), Celeste (2% Black), and Quinlan (0% Black). Greenville is less Black than neighboring Neylandville (49.3% Black).

Greenville's Asian Population

888 residents of Greenville, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenville is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Greenville ranks 368th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 141.3%. Asian residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.8%.

Greenville is more Asian than neighboring Caddo Mills (0.1% Asian), Neylandville (0% Asian), Campbell (0.7% Asian), Celeste (0% Asian), and Quinlan (2.7% Asian).

Greenville's Hispanic Population

7,820 residents of Greenville, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenville is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Greenville ranks 958th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 28.0% to 25.0%.

Greenville is more Hispanic than neighboring Caddo Mills (10.7% Hispanic), Campbell (8.8% Hispanic), Celeste (21.2% Hispanic), and Quinlan (12.1% Hispanic). Greenville is less Hispanic than neighboring Neylandville (38.4% Hispanic).

Greenville's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Greenville, or 0.3% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenville ranks 411th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 63.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Greenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Caddo Mills (0.2% Native American/Other), Neylandville (0% Native American/Other), and Quinlan (0% Native American/Other). Greenville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Campbell (0.8% Native American/Other).

Greenville's Multiracial Population

1,092 residents of Greenville, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Greenville ranks 469th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.5%.

Greenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Caddo Mills (5.4% Multiracial), Neylandville (4.1% Multiracial), Campbell (10.6% Multiracial), Celeste (13.2% Multiracial), and Quinlan (6.6% 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.