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Greenville, Illinois

Introduction to Greenville, Illinois

Greenville, Illinois, in Bond county, is 49 miles E of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 50 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 6,955.

Greenville History

Greenville is the county seat of Bond County, which was founded in 1817. The county, which was initially part of Madison County, was named after Shadrach Bond. The first post office was built in 1819, and Greenville town was incorporated in 1855. In 1872, it was incorporated as a city. Some believe that Greenville was named after a city of the same name in North Carolina, while others believe that Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War general, was the inspiration behind the name. Several other speculations regarding the source of the city's name also exist.

Greenville and Nearby Attractions

  • Stephen A. Forbes State Park
  • Hoiles-Davis Museum
  • South Shore State Park
  • Bock Museum
  • Kingsbury Nature Preserve
  • Vandalia Statehouse

Things To Do In Greenville

Greenville has numerous parks, museums, and historical sites nearby that people may visit. The Vandalia Statehouse is one of the tourist attractions near the city. Local museums include Alton Museum of History and Art, Heritage House Museum, and William Jennings Bryan Museum. Parks near the city include Beaver Dam State Park, Coffeen Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Stephen A. Forbes State Park, and South Shore State Park. These parks offer opportunities for hiking, camping, boating, swimming, and picnicking.

Greenville Transportation

Air transportation is available from St Louis Regional Airport.

Greenville Higher Education

Greenville College is the local college. Nearby colleges include Southwestern Illinois College, Lewis And Clark Community College, and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville.

High Points

Greenville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyGreenville Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Greenville Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Greenville Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Greenville Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Greenville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Greenville, IL

Comparing Greenville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men99
Racial Diversity89
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24
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