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Greenville, IL


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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.

The People and Families of Greenville

In Greenville, about 35% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenville live independently, in one-person housing.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenville had a median family income of $45,557. Home offices are common in Greenville. The city, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenville Housing

In Greenville, 70% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Greenville, 80% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Greenville; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

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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