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Greenville, Texas

Introduction to 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.

Greenville History

Greenville was established in 1846. It was famous for a sign that read "Welcome to Greenville, The Blackest Land, The Whitest People." This sign was hung over the main street in the downtown area from the 1920s to the 1960s. Between the 1960s and 1970s, the sign was changed to "The Blackest Land, The Greatest People" and was eventually taken down. The fertile black soil of the area resulted in excellent cotton production, and Greenville became known as the "cotton capital of the world".

Greenville and nearby Attractions

  • William and Medora Camp House
  • Meadowview Community Center
  • Hunt County Courthouse
  • Memoryland Memorial Park
  • Graham Park
  • W. C. Cotton Stadium

Things To Do In Greenville

The American Cotton Museum has exhibits about the American cotton industry. It features picnic areas, a cotton patch, and the Ende-Gaillard House, the oldest house in the area. Lake Tawakoni State Park, which occupies an area of 376 acres, has picnic areas, hiking trails, and a swimming beach. It also offers facilities for boating.

Greenville Transportation

Flights can be availed from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

Greenville Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available at Texas A & M University, University of Dallas, and Collin County Community College.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyGreenville Racial Diversity

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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