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Greenville, Florida
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| Town of Greenville | |
Historic Bishop-Andrews Hotel
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Location in Madison County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Madison |
| Settled (Sandy Ford) |
1850 |
| Settled (Station Five) |
1861–1865 |
| Incorporated (Town of Greenville) |
1907 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Land | 1.32 sq mi (3.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 746 |
| • Density | 566.44/sq mi (218.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32331
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| Area code(s) | 850 |
| FIPS code | 12-27575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0283426 |
Greenville is a town in Madison County, Florida, United States. The population was 746 at the 2020 census, down from 843 at the 2010 census.
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History
Greenville was first settled in 1850. It was originally known as "Sandy Ford", and during the American Civil War it was renamed "Station Five" for its location along the Pensacola and Georgia Railroad. It was officially incorporated in 1907, and named the "Town of Greenville" because during the US civil war, the women's sewing circle in the community helped sew for Confederate soldiers and after the civil war, the postmaster and residents decided to name it after the birthplace of Mrs. U.M. Roberts, the sewing circle's president: Greenville, North Carolina. Ray Charles lived with his mother in Greenville. There is a statue of him in Greenville Park.
Geography
The exact coordinates for the Town of Greenville is located in western Madison County at 30°28′N 83°38′W / 30.467°N 83.633°W (30.467, –83.635).
U.S. Route 90 passes through the north side of the town, leading east 13 miles (21 km) to Madison, the county seat, and northwest 16 miles (26 km) to Monticello. U.S. Route 221 passes through the center of town, leading south 26 miles (42 km) to Perry and north 24 miles (39 km) to Quitman, Georgia. Interstate 10 passes 2 miles (3 km) south of the town, with access to US-221 at Exit 241. I-10 leads west 41 miles (66 km) to Tallahassee, the state capital, and east 63 miles (101 km) to Lake City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Greenville has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.4 km2), all land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. According to the Köppen climate classification, the Town of Greenville has a humid subtropical climate zone (Cfa).
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 751 | — | |
| 1920 | 668 | −11.1% | |
| 1930 | 904 | 35.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,114 | 23.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,163 | 4.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,318 | 13.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,141 | −13.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,096 | −3.9% | |
| 1990 | 950 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 837 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 843 | 0.7% | |
| 2020 | 746 | −11.5% | |
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2010 and 2020 census
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 219 | 217 | 25.98% | 29.09% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 595 | 480 | 70.58% | 64.34% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 1 | 3 | 0.12% | 0.40% |
| Asian (NH) | 1 | 2 | 0.12% | 0.27% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some other race (NH) | 0 | 2 | 0.00% | 0.27% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 15 | 23 | 1.78% | 3.08% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12 | 19 | 1.42% | 2.55% |
| Total | 843 | 746 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 746 people, 378 households, and 218 families residing in the town.
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 843 people, 369 households, and 273 families residing in the town.
Education
Greenville Elementary School is a part of the District School Board of Madison County. Secondary school students go to the PreK–8 Madison County Central School, which serves Greenville students for middle school, and Madison County High School.
The Suwanee River Regional Library System operates the Greenville Library.
Notable people
- Ray Charles, childhood home of R&B icon
- Geno Hayes, former NFL linebacker for the Florida State Seminoles, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Chicago Bears, and the Jacksonville Jaguars
- Chris Thompson, former NFL running back for the Florida State Seminoles, Washington Redskins, and the Jacksonville Jaguars
See also
In Spanish: Greenville (Florida) para niños
