Greenville, MS Demographics

A map of Greenville's Population by Race

Greenville, Mississippi had a population of 29,670 in 2020. It was 16.2% White, 80.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, 0.9% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Greenville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is the 9th most populous. 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's White Population

4,821 residents of Greenville identify as White, or 16.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Greenville considerably less than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is ranked #356 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more White than neighboring Metcalfe (1.8% White), and Winterville (10.4% White). Greenville is less White than neighboring Stoneville (59% White), Leland (24.8% White), and Elizabeth (18.1% White).

Greenville's Black Population

23,787 residents of Greenville identify as Black, or 80.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Greenville considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is ranked #60 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Black than neighboring Stoneville (33.3% Black), Leland (71.4% Black), and Elizabeth (75.6% Black). Greenville is less Black than neighboring Metcalfe (94.7% Black), and Winterville (87.5% Black).

Greenville's Asian Population

264 residents of Greenville identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is ranked #65 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Asian than neighboring Metcalfe (0% Asian), Winterville (0% Asian), Stoneville (0% Asian), Leland (0.4% Asian), and Elizabeth (0% Asian).

Greenville's Hispanic Population

269 residents of Greenville identify as Hispanic, or 0.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is ranked #341 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Hispanic than neighboring Metcalfe (0.7% Hispanic). Greenville is less Hispanic than neighboring Winterville (1% Hispanic), Stoneville (5.1% Hispanic), and Elizabeth (3.1% Hispanic).

Greenville's Native American/Other Population

84 residents of Greenville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is ranked #217 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Metcalfe (0% Native American/Other), Winterville (0% Native American/Other), Stoneville (0% Native American/Other), Leland (0.1% Native American/Other), and Elizabeth (0% Native American/Other).

Greenville's Multiracial Population

445 residents of Greenville identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 428 places in Mississippi, Greenville is ranked #333 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Multiracial than neighboring Winterville (1% Multiracial). Greenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Metcalfe (2.7% Multiracial), Stoneville (2.6% Multiracial), Leland (2.4% Multiracial), and Elizabeth (3.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.