Greenville, North Carolina

Greenville: The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina. It is located on the Tar River in eastern North Carolina. Greenville is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the East Carolina University campus and the Greenville Museum of Art.

About

Greenville is a city located in the county of Pitt in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 84,554. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 94,779 inhabitants.

The city was created 193 years ago in 1830.

Greenville is a city located in Pitt County, North Carolina. The area was first settled around 1770 as Martinsborough after Revolutionary War officer Josiah Martin.

In 1786, the name was changed to Greenville after General Nathanael Greene, reflecting America's recent victory in the Revolutionary War.

Greenville was officially chartered as a town in 1798. Early commerce included cotton, tobacco, and grain mills thanks to its location on the Tar River.

After the Civil War, Greenville grew as an important regional tobacco market and trading center. East Carolina University was established there in 1907.

Greenville Today

With a population around 92,000, Greenville remains an economic hub in Eastern North Carolina. It features a revitalized Uptown District and riverfront development.

Major attractions include the Greenville Museum of Art and East Carolina University's sports, performing arts, and medical programs. Manufacturing, healthcare, and technology drive the economy.

Greenville successfully balances its historic roots with modern amenities and continued growth. It embraces its heritage while advancing into the future.

Conclusion

Greenville evolved from a colonial settlement to a thriving regional center known for innovation and progress. Its key attributes include its naming origins, early tobacco and milling industry, and the university's influence. Greenville cherishes its history while welcoming the future.

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Location of Greenville on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Greenville

Population : 94,779 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Pitt County
Postal code : 29601–29617
Phone Area Codes : 864
Water as percent of area : 0.52%
Land as percent of area : 99.48%
Altitude : 965 feet / 294 meters
Capital city : Greenville is capital of Greenville County
Establishment : January 01, 1831 (193 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 07:29:14 (18th December 2024)
Population growth : 10.79% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Greenville is located at 35°36'46"N 77°21'59"W (35.6126600, -77.3663500).

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Demographics

The population of Greenville increased by 10.79% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 84,554 - census
2011 86,269 1.99% estimation process
2012 87,625 1.55% estimation process
2013 88,847 1.38% estimation process
2014 89,242 0.44% estimation process
2015 90,499 1.39% estimation process
2016 90,966 0.51% estimation process
2017 92,008 1.13% estimation process
2018 92,689 0.73% estimation process
2019 93,400 0.76% estimation process
2020 94,779 1.45% estimation process

Greenville zip code is 27834. County name: Pitt, County fips: 37147

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Best Things to Do in Greenville

1 Town Common

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2 River Park North

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3 Alice F. Keene District Park

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4 South Tar River Greenway

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5 Thomas Foreman Park

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Where ot Eat in Greenville

1 Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant · Greenville

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2 Cook Out

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3 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

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4 AMF East Carolina Lanes

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AMF East Carolina Lanes

5 Waffle House

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Waffle House

Other Places in Greenville

1 City of Greenville, NC

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2 ECU Center for Counseling & Student Development

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3 Greenville City Clerk's Office

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4 Parks Maintenance Center

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People born in Greenville (200)

People born in Greenville, including Confederate Army general Robert Bullock, physicist Charles Hard Townes, retired professional basketball player Kevin Garnett, .

List

  • John B. Watson (American psychologist) he was born in 09/01/1878
  • Jaimie Alexander (American actress) she was born in 14/03/1984
  • Dorothy Allison (poet, novelist, critic) she was born in 11/04/1949
  • Jesse Jackson (African-American civil rights activist and politician) he was born in 08/10/1941
  • Rudolf Anderson (USAF pilot, the only person killed by enemy fire during the Cuban Missile Crisis) he was born in 15/09/1927
  • Michael Dickerson (American basketball player) he was born in 25/06/1975
  • Peabo Bryson (American recording artist; musician, singer) he was born in 13/04/1951
  • James Robert Mann (American soldier, lawyer and politician (1920-2010)) he was born in 27/04/1920
  • Joseph H. Earle (American politician (1847-1897)) he was born in 30/04/1847
  • Karl Sanders (American singer and guitarist) he was born in 05/06/1963
  • Jesse Hughes (American musician) he was born in 24/09/1972
  • Lucas Glover (American professional golfer) he was born in 12/11/1979
  • Anna Hill Johnstone (costume designer) she was born in 07/04/1913
  • Jesse Jackson Jr. (United States Congressman from Illinois) he was born in 11/03/1965
  • Daniel Dunklin (Missouri politician (1790-1844)) he was born in 14/01/1790
  • Emmett Williams (American artist) he was born in 04/04/1925
  • Bo Hopkins (American actor) he was born in 02/02/1942
  • Mikael Judas (American professional wrestler) he was born in 25/07/1974

Schools in Greenville

College & universities near Greenville, NC

Code Name City ZIP
483425 Alexander Paul Institute of Hair Design Greenville (NC) 27858-3344
198464 East Carolina University Greenville (NC) 27858-4353
199333 Pitt Community College Winterville (NC) 28590
198905 Martin Community College Williamston (NC) 27892-9988
198491 Edgecombe Community College Tarboro (NC) 27886

Stations (11)

Amtrak & bus stations near Greenville, NC

Code Name Address Type
GRN Greenville, NC Second and Reade Streets BUS
KNC Kinston, NC 101 East New Bern Road BUS
WLN Wilson 401 East Nash Street RAIL
RMT Rocky Mount 101 Hammond Street RAIL
GBO Goldsboro, NC 1615 East Beech Street BUS

Post offices near Greenville

Post Office Name City ZIP
Ecu Station Post Office Greenville (NC) 27858
Greenvill Post Office Greenville (NC) 27834
South Memorial Post Office Greenville (NC) 27834
Simpson Post Office Simpson (NC) 27879
Wintervill Post Office Winterville (NC) 28590

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Other cities in Pitt County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pitt County , NC.

City Name Population Title
City of Greenville 84,554 The most populous city in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Winterville 10,132 City in Clarke County, Georgia, United States of America
Ayden 5,159 City in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America
Farmville 4,758 Town in Pitt County, North Carolina
Grifton 2,709 Town
Bethel 1,620 Town in Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Simpson 483 Village in North Carolina, United States
Grimesland 441 Township in Pitt County, North Carolina
Falkland 98 Human settlement in Pitt County, North Carolina, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Greenville distances to largest North Carolina cities