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Greenville, Mississippi

Introduction to Greenville, Mississippi

Greenville, Mississippi, in Washington county, is 78 miles SE of Pine Bluff, Arkansas and 133 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 41,633.

Greenville History

Greenville was named after its founder, General Nathaniel Green, who was a friend of George Washington. It was mostly destroyed in the Civil War, but was later reconstructed. It is in Washington County, which was founded in 1827. Greenville suffered its first flood in 1890. After four decades, the Federal Government established flood control in the area and rescued the river towns.

Greenville and nearby Attractions

  • Greenville History Museum
  • Greenville Mall
  • Rounds Park
  • Monte Carlo Recreation Area

Things To Do In Greenville

A visit to the Greenville History Museum is ideal for those hoping to learn more about the area’s history. Bryan Park and Rounds Park offer recreational facilities. The Monte Carlo Recreation Area is also a popular local spot. Greenville hosts annual festivals and events such as the Little Wynn Festival, Heritage Festival, Delta Blues Week and the Music at the Mounds.

Greenville Transportation

Jackson International Airport is nearby.

Greenville Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Delta State University, Mississippi Delta Community College, Mississippi Valley State University and the University of Arkansas at Monticello.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyGreenville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Greenville Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Greenville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Greenville Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Greenville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Greenville, MS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population106
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens54
Racial Diversity34
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Women16
Male Share of the Population15
Well-Paid Single Men15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
People in Middle Class or Better15
People Above Poverty14
Median Family Income15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use49
Walking and Biking to Work49
Working at Home14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents102
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime32
Low Property Crime22

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Cotton Fields at Swiftwater. between 1885 and 1898

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