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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.
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.
In 2000, Greenville had a median family income of $35,571.
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.
Greenville isn't plagued by crime -- far from it. Crime is lower there than most places.
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.
In Greenville, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Greenville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):
Ratings range from
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Female Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Age of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Senior Citizens | ![]() | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women | ![]() | ![]() |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | ![]() | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | ![]() | ![]() |
| Average Household Size | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
| Median Family Income | ![]() | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Above Poverty | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work | ![]() | ![]() |
| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | ![]() | ![]() |
| Housing Recently Built | ![]() | ![]() |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | ![]() | ![]() |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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