Census ACS · #261 MSA
Greenville Metro Area
The Greenville, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 172,279 residents. The median household income is $58,851 and the median home value is $194,300.
172,279
Population
264
People / sq mi
$58,851
Median Income
$194,300
Median Home Value
The Greenville CBSA covers 652 sq mi of land at 264.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 53.0% |
| Black or African American | 35.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
Economy & Income
$58,851
Median Household Income
$34,229
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Greenville metro's price level is 88.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.6% lower the US average. The local median income of $58,851 has the buying power of $66,572 in average-priced US metros.
88.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$66,572
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$58,851
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$194,300
Median Home Value
$971
Median Rent
50.9%
Homeownership
Education
90.9%
High School+
33.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
11.0%
Work From Home
21.7 min
Avg Commute
26.4%
Foreign Born
Greenville spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Greenville, Nc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 172,279 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #261 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Greenville metro area is $58,851, with a per capita income of $34,229.
The Greenville, Nc CBSA spans the state of North Carolina.
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Data for the Greenville, Nc CBSA (24780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Greenville: 50.9% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Greenville is a metro area in NC with a population of 172,279.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,851, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.6%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $194,300, with typical rent around $971.
College attainment is above the local norm at 33.9%, near the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.