Greenville, Illinois
Greenville: city in Bond County, Illinois, United States.
About
Greenville is a city located in the county of Bond in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,000 and a population density of 431 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,365 inhabitants.
The city was created 154 years ago in 1871.
Quick Facts about Greenville
| Population | 6,365 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Bond County |
| Postal code | 62246 |
| Phone Area Codes | 618 |
| Area | 16.23 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8923,-89.4131 |
| Altitude | 499 feet / 152 meters |
| Capital city | Greenville is capital of Bond County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1872 (154 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 06:57:09 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 392 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.07% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Greenville is located at 38°53'32"N 89°24'47"W (38.8922700, -89.4131400).
Greenville map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Greenville
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Greenville decreased by 9.07% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 1,886 | - | |
| 2000 | 6,955 | 268.77% | |
| 2010 | 7,000 | 0.65% | census |
| 2011 | 7,018 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,921 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,818 | -1.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,694 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,439 | -3.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,490 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,511 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,511 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,435 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,365 | -1.09% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Greenville
1De Moulin Museum
205 S Prairie St, Greenville, IL 62246, United States View details
Phone: +16186644115 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Greenville
1US Agricultural Department
1111 E Harris Ave, Greenville, IL 62246, United States View details
Phone: +16186643590 | Website available
People born in Greenville (12)
People born in Greenville, including Union United States Army soldier Job Adams Cooper, astronomer Alfred Harrison Joy, musician Glen Wilson, .
More notable people
- Clint Tracy (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1974
- Thomas M. Jett (American politician) he was born in 01/05/1862
- Tom Merritt (American journalist) he was born in 28/06/1970
- Herbert Lyle Mayfield (American inventor and folk musician) he was born in 04/03/1929
- Tony Stoecklin (baseball coach) he was born in 10/09/1970
- Robert Morgan Fink he was born in 01/01/1915
- Josephine Elizabeth Burns Glasgow (American mathematician) she was born in 22/07/1887
- William Godsell Wright he was born in 13/03/1904
- Adaline Melinda Willis Weed (American physician) she was born in 12/03/1837
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Greenville, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Greenville, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| ALN | Alton | 3400 College Ave. | RAIL |
| STL | Gateway Transportation Center | 551 South 16th St. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Greenville.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenvill Post Office | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Greenville distances to largest Illinois cities