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Greenville, TX


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Greenville, Texas

Greenville, Texas, in Hunt county, is 29 miles E of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 46 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The people of the city are in the Dallas metropolitan area. Greenville has a population of 23,960.

The People and Families of Greenville

In Greenville, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 30% of Greenville is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Greenville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenville had a median family income of $41,808.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Greenville residents, with $10,125. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenville Housing

In Greenville, 57% 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 Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Greenville, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women48
Age of the Population45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size64
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Affordability of Rents74
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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