Greenville, MS population by race
The table below shows Greenville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,440 | 15.05% |
| Black or African American | 24,416 | 82.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 19 | 0.06% |
| Asian | 345 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 60 | 0.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 215 | 0.73% |
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Greenville population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Greenville has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Greenville's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Greenville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 15.05% are white, 82.78% are Black or African American, 0.06% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.17% are Asian, 0.20% are some other race and 0.73% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Greenville, MS population by race.
The largest racial group in Greenville is Black or African American with a population of 24,416 (82.78% of the total population).
Greenville 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of Black or African American population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Greenville is Black or African American with a population of 24,416 (82.78% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 215 (0.73% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Greenville, MS
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 29,495 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Greenville is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is Black or African American alone with a population of 24,416 (82.78% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Greenville, MS Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Greenville's Non-Hispanic population.
Greenville Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 4,440 | 15.05% |
| Black or African American alone | 24,416 | 82.78% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 19 | 0.06% |
| Asian alone | 345 | 1.17% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 60 | 0.20% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 215 | 0.73% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Greenville's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Greenville, MS is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Greenville population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Greenville's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Greenville, MS have?
Greenville, MS has 24,416 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 82.78% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Greenville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Greenville, MS?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Greenville is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 15.05% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Greenville.
What is the majority race in Greenville, MS?
With a population of 24,416 (82.78% of the total population), Black or African Americans are the largest racial majority in Greenville.
Whites are second largest race in Greenville, with 15.05% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
