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Greenville, Kentucky


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Greenville, Kentucky

Greenville, Kentucky, in Muhlenberg county, is 39 miles S of Owensboro, Kentucky (center to center) and 74 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city has a population of 4,398.

The People and Families of Greenville

In Greenville, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Greenville live independently, in one-person housing.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Greenville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenville had a median family income of $35,571.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Greenville residents, with $3,500. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Greenville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.

Greenville Housing

In Greenville, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Greenville, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyGreenville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Greenville Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Greenville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Greenville, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity75
Well-Paid Single Women66
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Housing Recently Built76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime98

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