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More about Greenville Greenville, one of the fastest growing cities in the State of North Carolina, is located in Pitt County on the Tar River. American Demographics Magazine projects the city to be ranked among the top 10 places in America for growth rate of both population and employment over the next twenty years. Nicknamed G-Vegas, the city is known as the cultural, economical, and educational hub of Eastern North Carolina. The city boasts a vibrant business community and is consistently ranked among the top places nationally to live, work, study and play. In 2004, Greenville was named Sportstown USA for the state of North Carolina by Sports Illustrated and the National Parks & Recreation Association. The city is also known as "Pro Town USA", as it is home for many top professional BMX riders. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,476, although this did not include all of the college students with temporary residences. In 2005, it was estimated that the citys population was near 73,000. The Greenville Metro Area includes approximately 148,000 residents. It is the county seat of Pitt County and the home of East Carolina University. On March 19, 1861 during the American Civil War, the Battle of Bentonville began here. By the end of the battle on the 21st Confederate forces had retreated from the area. Greenville is also the birthplace of the Atlanta Falcons tight end Alge Crumpler, Chic bass player and producer the late Bernard Edwards, Rapper Petey Pablo, and world famous Jazz pianist, composer, teacher and lecturer Billy Taylor. Greenville Demographics As of the census2 of 2000, there are 60,476 people, 25,204 households, and 11,997 families residing in the city. The population density is 912.8/kmÂ² (2,364.6/miÂ²). There are 28,145 housing units at an average density of 424.8/kmÂ² (1,100.4/miÂ²). The racial makeup of the city is 61.40% White, 34.14% African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.82% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 25,204 households out of which 23.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.8% are married couples living together, 13.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 52.4% are non-families. 35.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.18 and the average family size is 2.91. In the city the population is spread out with 18.8% under the age of 18, 28.7% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 15.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 26 years. For every 100 females there are 86.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $28,648, and the median income for a family is $44,491. Males have a median income of $31,847 versus $26,324 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,476. 26.1% of the population and 15.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.1% of those under the age of 18 and 20.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. Today...Sunny this morning...Then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Light and variable winds...Becoming west around 10 mph this afternoon. Tonight...Partly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows around 70. Light and variable winds. Sunday...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...Then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the middle 80s. Southwest winds around 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent. Sunday Night...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows around 70. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60 percent. Monday...Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning...Then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the middle 80s. Light and variable winds. Chance of rain 60 percent. Monday Night...Mostly cloudy in the evening...Then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Tuesday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Tuesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Wednesday...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. Wednesday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Thursday...Partly cloudy. Highs around 90. Thursday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Friday...Sunny in the morning...Then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s. Powered by HAMweather Copyright © 2003 HAMweather, LLC, all rights reserved.

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