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Greenville, KY
City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Population
4,410
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
859
ZIP codes
0
Greenville and its ZIP codes
Greenville at a glance
- Greenville is about 7.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 98th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $46,054 a year, 28% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,400 (43% below Kentucky) and median rent is $602 a month.
Local data for Greenville, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,054
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$116,400
Median rent
$602/mo
Homeownership
67.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (278), Irish Americans (260), Taiwanese Americans (212).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muhlenberg County. PPP loans are for Greenville.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,157
7,845 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,963
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$229M
FY 2026, $7,409 per person
How people get to work
Greenville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.9%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenville, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities near Greenville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PowderlyCity | 2 mi | 1.6 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Central CityCity | 6 mi | 5.3 |
| DrakesboroCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| BeechmontCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 8.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BremenCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| White PlainsCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| RockportCity | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| SacramentoCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| NortonvilleCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| IslandCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| RochesterCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Mortons GapCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| CentertownCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greenville, KY in?
- Greenville is in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Greenville, KY?
- About 4,410 people live in Greenville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greenville?
- Nearby places include Powderly (2 mi), Cleaton (5.4 mi), Central City (6 mi), Drakesboro (7.1 mi), Beechmont (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023