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Greenville, AL
City in Butler County, Alabama.
Population
7,163
Land area
21.4sq mi
People per sq mi
335
ZIP codes
0
Greenville and its ZIP codes
Greenville at a glance
- Greenville is about 3.3 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 93rd most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- Households here earn a median of $40,822 a year, 36% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,000 (45% below Alabama) and median rent is $730 a month.
Local data for Greenville, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenville, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,822
Poverty rate
31.6%
Median home value
$115,000
Median rent
$730/mo
Homeownership
43.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (230), Mexican Americans (177), Indian Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Greenville.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,800
6,796 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,320
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $7,705 per person
How people get to work
Greenville, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenville, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
184
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 37°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greenville, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
18.2%
U.S. 12.1% +6.1 pts
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Greenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort DepositTown | 10 mi | 5.7 |
| GeorgianaTown | 17 mi | 6.2 |
| Pine AppleTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| GordonvilleTown | 21 mi | 5.5 |
| McKenzieTown | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| MossesTown | 22 mi | 4.7 |
| RutledgeTown | 22 mi | 5.9 |
| HaynevilleTown | 23 mi | 1.9 |
| LuverneCity | 24 mi | 15.6 |
| PetreyTown | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| Oak HillTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| DozierTown | 29 mi | 3 |
| BrantleyTown | 29 mi | 3.1 |
| LowndesboroTown | 29 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenville, AL in?
- Greenville is in Butler County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Greenville, AL?
- About 7,163 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenville?
- Nearby places include Fort Deposit (10 mi), Georgiana (17 mi), Pine Apple (21 mi), Gordonville (21 mi), McKenzie (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023