thumb|Greenville Bank
thumb|Stagecoach on Putnam Pike around the start of the 20th century outside [[Greenville Tavern]]
Greenville is a village and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States. As of the 2020 census, Greenville had a population of 9,061. The CDP is centered on the village of Greenville but also encompasses the nearby villages of West Greenville and Spragueville, as well as the Mountaindale Reservoir and beach.
The village of Greenville is named after Revolutionary War general Nathanael Greene, who was born in Rhode Island in 1742. The location, however, was first settled in the 17th century. The village contains the Greenville Baptist Church (American Baptist Churches, USA), Greenville Public Library, and William Winsor School, and there are many apple orchards in the surrounding area. The area was active in the Free Will Baptist movement in the 19th century, and the Smithville Seminary, a Free Baptist institution, was nearby. U.S. Route 44, known locally as "Putnam Pike", runs through the center of Greenville.
Geography
Greenville is located at (41.876749, −71.553375).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , of which is land and (9.39%) is water. Bodies of water in Greenville include Waterman Reservoir and Slack's Pond.
Distinct villages in Greenville CDP
- Greenville
- West Greenville
- Spragueville
- Mountaindale (also Mountain Dale)—the location of Mountaindale Beach. Mountaindale was home to the Mountain Dale Hosiery Mill owned by J.P. and J.G. Ray.
Climate
Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 9,061 people, 3,370 households, and 2,326 families in Greenville. The population density was . There were 3,489 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup was 92.78% (8,407) white or European American (91.84% non-Hispanic white), 0.73% (66) black or African-American, 0.24% (22) Native American or Alaska Native, 1.63% (148) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.49% (135) from other races, and 3.12% (283) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.33% (302) of the population.
Of the 3,370 households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18; 55.0% were married couples living together; 26.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. Of households, 25.7% consisted of individuals and 15.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The percent of those with a bachelor's degree or higher was estimated to be 30.1% of the population.
Of the population, 17.3% was under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 27.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 118.8 males. The median income for those above 16 years old was $50,018 (+/- $6,118). Approximately, 1.4% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.7% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those ages 65 or over.
2000 census
As of the census
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Images
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Image:Arthur Steere House.JPG|The farm of Greenville resident Arthur Steere at the start of the 20th century
Image:Greenville RI School House.JPG|Greenville School House, formerly near the site of Greenville's post office
Image:Greenville Finishing Company Smithfield RI.JPG|Greenville Finishing Company at the start of the 20th century
Image:Slacks Pond Greenville RI.JPG|Slacks Pond in Greenville
File:Greenville RI Library.JPG|Old Greenville Public Library, originally in downtown Greenville in between the Baptist and Episcopal churches
File:Whale Rock on Mapleville Road in Greenville Smithfield Rhode Island RI.jpg|Whale Rock on Mapleville Road, a local landmark
Greenville Baptist Church in Greenville Rhode Island in the town of Smithfield RI.jpg|Greenville Baptist Church
File:Waterman-Winsor Farm House in Greenville RI in the town of Smithfield Rhode Island USA.jpg|Waterman-Winsor Farm House on Austin Avenue
File:Saint Thomas Episcopal Church.jpg|Saint Thomas Episcopal Church and Rectory
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