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Crime in Greenville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Greenville. Key points include:
There were 3,060 total crimes in Greenville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Greenville is 3,367.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Greenville is 453.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Greenville is 2,914.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Greenville is 58.90% above the national average.
Total Crimes
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Crime In Greenville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Greenville / 100k People |
North Carolina / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,060 | 3,367.4 | 2,343.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 412 | 453.4 | 375.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 9 | 9.9 | 7.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 49 | 53.9 | 50.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 337 | 370.9 | 290.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 2,648 | 2,914.0 | 1,968.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 247 | 271.8 | 323.9 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,227 | 2,450.7 | 1,390.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 174 | 191.5 | 254.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Greenville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Greenville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Greenville is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Greenville is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Greenville is $235,821.
The median income in Greenville is $49,748.
Greenville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Greenville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Greenville | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 86 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Greenville, NC Weather
The average high in Greenville is 72.5° and the average low is 50.3°.
There are 75.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.9 inches of precipitation each year with 3.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Greenville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 50.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Greenville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Greenville
The current population in Greenville is 92,857. The population has increased 15.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 92,857 | 4.9% |
| 2023 | 88,540 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 87,894 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 87,815 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 92,826 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 91,921 | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 91,207 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 90,347 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 89,745 | 1.3% |
| 2015 | 88,598 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 87,546 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 86,249 | 2.1% |
| 2012 | 84,445 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 82,576 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 80,439 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Greenville
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Greenville is:
48.5% White with 45,071 White residents.
39.5% African American with 36,669 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 62 American Indian residents.
2.7% Asian with 2,545 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 274 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 3,087 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 5,136 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Greenville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 39.5% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Greenville
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Greenville is 54.3% female with 50,434 female residents.
Greenville is 45.7% male with 42,423 male residents.
| Gender | Greenville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Greenville for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Greenville completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Greenville completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Greenville completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Greenville completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Greenville completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Greenville completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Greenville completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Greenville completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Greenville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Greenville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Greenville, North Carolina
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11.4% of households in Greenville earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Greenville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.4% of households in Greenville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.0% of households in Greenville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.8% of households in Greenville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.0% of households in Greenville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.0% of households in Greenville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.7% of households in Greenville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Greenville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Greenville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Greenville | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 11.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.4% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.0% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.8% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.0% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.7% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
