Greenville

Greenville is a city in Hunt County, Texas, United States, about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Dallas. It is the county seat and largest city of Hunt County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 25,557, and in 2019, its estimated population was 28,827. The city was named for Thomas J. Green, a significant contributor to the founding of the Texas Republic. The town's slogan from 1921 to the 1960s was: "The blackest land, the whitest people." In World War II, the Mexican Escuadrón 201 was stationed in Greenville while training at nearby Majors Field. On May 12, 2011, a white buffalo was born near Greenville during a thunderstorm on the ranch of Arby Littlesoldier, who identified himself as a great-great grandson of Sitting Bull. The male calf was officially given the name "Lightning Medicine Cloud" However, on August 21, 2012, Lightning Medicine Cloud died. The sheriff's department declared it had died from a bacterial infection, but the owners disagree, claiming that the buffalo was allegedly skinned by an unknown party. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Greenville has a total area of 33.6 square miles (84.5 km²) The city has a humid subtropical climate, typically humid with mild weather. In the early early 20th century, there were 28,164 people, 10454 households, and 6,602 families in the city.

History

Greenville was founded in 1846. The city was named after Thomas J. Green, a significant contributor to the establishment of the Texas Republic. The Mexican Escuadrón 201 was stationed in Greenville while training at nearby Majors Field in World War II. In 1957, Greenville annexed the small town of Peniel, which had been founded in 1899 as a Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene community centered around Texas Holiness University. On May 12, 2011, a white buffalo was born near Greenville during a thunderstorm on the ranch of Arby Littlesoldier, who identified himself as a great-great grandson of Sitting Bull. On August 21, 2012, Lightning Medicine Cloud died. The sheriff's department declared it had died from a bacterial infection, but the owners disagree, claiming that the buffalo was allegedly skinned by an unknown party. The original sign is in the collection of the Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum. It read: "Welcome to Greenville, The Blackest Land, The Whitest People." In pre-civil rights America, the phrase "That's mighty White of you" meant that you were honest, not like suspect Blacks. The sign thus acquired racial overtones, and the original sign was taken down and placed into storage on April 13, 1965, possibly at the urging of Texas Governor John Connally, who had made a visit to the town weeks before. In 1968, Greenvile's Sybil Maddux had the sign reinstalled, with the wording modified to read "The Greatest People".

Geography

Greenville is located in North Texas at 33°734N 96°635W (33.126004, 96.109703), in central Hunt County, in the heart of the Texas blackland prairies. The Cowleech Fork of the Sabine River flows through the northeast part of the city. Greenville has a humid subtropical climate. Due to its location on the North Texas prairies, its weather is typically humid with mild precipitation. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.4 square miles (86.6 km²), of which 32.6square miles (84.5 km²) is land and 0.1 square miles is covered by water. The city is located on the eastern edge of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Dallas and about 45 miles (72 km) south of theTexas/Oklahoma border. It has a population of 2.2 million (2.3 million in 2010). The city has an estimated population of 3.1 million (3.4 million in 2011). It is located at 33.734 miles (96.635 km) north of Dallas, and 33.6 miles (91.7 km) east of Fort Worth, the largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. It is the only city in Texas to have a post-secondary degree from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Demographics

As of the 2020 U.S. census, there were 28,164 people, 10,454 households, and 6,602 families residing in the city. The city's population is expected to rise to 28,000 by the end of the decade. The population of the city is projected to reach 30,000 in the next decade. It is the largest city in the state with a population of more than 30,00 people, according to the city's 2010 census. It also has the highest population growth rate of any city in New York state, at 2.7 percent in the last 10 years. It has the largest population of African-Americans, with 1.7 million people living in the area. The largest population group of whites is the African-American community, at 1.8 million people, followed by whites and Hispanics. The town's population has been growing at a rate of 1.2 percent per year since the 1950s. It had a population peak of 28,200 in the 1960s, and has a population decline rate of 0.8 percent since the 1970s. In 2010, the city had the highest percentage growth rate in the United States, at 0.9 per cent. It was the second-largest city in state history, after New York City, with 2.4 million people. The highest population in the county was in the town of Laredo, Texas, with 0.6 million people in the same year. The most recent census estimate for the city was in 2010.

Economy

Greenville was once known as the cotton capital of the world. The largest industry is L3Harris Mission Integration Division (MID, formerly L3, E-Systems, Raytheon Intelligence and Information Systems (RIIS, IIS) Majors Airport was used as a training base for P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilots in World War II. The historic downtown area includes wineries, antique malls, public gardens, boutique shopping, and regular events at the 1,700-seat Greenville Municipal Auditorium. Local clubs with musical entertainment, live theater in nearby Commerce, local art shows, a movie theater and a bowling alley offer year-round entertainment. The Rally 'Round Greenville festival is held the third weekend each September and includes the Cotton Patch Challenge Bicycle Ride, an art show, a barbecue and chili cook-off, Texas Music Weekend, Kids Alley, and more. Backstreet Bash is held in March to celebrate the revitalization of the historic Main Street Area. The vintage Texan Theater was slated for a grand re-opening in 2014. The city's top employers in the city are: According to the city's 2017-2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers are: The Hunt Regional Medical Center, L3 Harris Mission integration division, and L2 Technologies. The City of Greenville is also known for its saddlemaking industry. It is home to the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum and the historic Downtown area, which includes winery and antique malls.

Education

Primary and secondary education of Greenville is provided by Greenville Independent School District along with private institutions such as Greenville Christian School. Texas A&M University-Commerce, a major university of over 12,000 students, is located 15 miles (24 km) northeast in Commerce. Postsecondary education is offered through Paris Junior College-Greenville Center. Greenville has a population of around 2,000. The town is located in the eastern part of the county, near the town of Commerce. The city's population is about 2,200. The school district has an enrollment of about 1,800 students. It is the largest school district in the state, with over 1,500 students in the high school class of 2007. The high school has a enrollment of around 1,200 students. The local high school is a junior high school, with about 100 students in 2007. It has a high school with about 200 students in 2008. It also has a middle school with around 100 students. There are no high schools in Greenville, but there are several private schools and a private high school. The community is home to a Christian school, Greenville Christians, which was founded in the 1970s. It was the first Christian school in the town, and has since become one of the largest in the country. The church has a history of more than 100 years, and is known as the "Greenville Christian Church" It is located at the center of the town and has a mission to serve the needs of the community.

Government

Greenville is a voluntary member of the North Central Texas Council of Governments. The city's various funds had $19.9 million in revenues, $21.7 million in expenditures, $10.1 million in total assets, and $1.8 million in liabilities. Greenville is represented in the Texas Senate by Republican Bob Hall, District 2, and the Texas House of Representatives by Republican Bryan Slaton District 2. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates the Greenville District Parole Office in Greenville. The United States Postal Service operates Greenville, Greenville Finance, and Rolling Hills post offices. The City of Greenville has a population of 2,000. The average household income in the city is $62,000, according to the city's 2010 census. The town has a median household income of $60,000 and a median house price of $57,500. The mayor's salary is $50,000; the city has an average household wealth of $62.5 million. The council has a goal of $100,000 in annual revenues. The state legislature has a budget of $35,000 to $40,000 per year. The U.S. Postal Service has three post offices in the town: Greenville finance, Rolling Hills, and Greenville post office. It also has a post office in the nearby town of Westfield, Texas. It has a contract with the U.N. World Health Organization to provide health care services to its citizens.

Transportation

I-30 (Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway) is a major route through Greenville. The nearest airports with passenger air service are Dallas Love Field (55.4 miles) and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (70.0 miles) "The Connection" serves Greenville and all of Hunt County. The transit system operates Monday through Friday from 7 am to 7 pm. The charge is $2 ($4 round trip) if the passenger is traveling to a place within the same community or city, and $3 ($6 roundtrip) if they are traveling from one city or community to the other. Greenville is located on the U.S. Highway 67 corridor, which runs from Dallas to Fort Worth. It is also a main commercial corridor for the city. The city is also home to the L-3 facility / Majors Field Airport, which is a municipal airport located in the center of the town. It also has a number of farm-to-Market roads, including Farm Road 1569, Farm Road 118, and Farm Road 499. The town is located in Hunt County, which includes parts of Dallas, Fort Worth, Austin, and Lubbock. It has a population of about 2,000 people, the majority of whom live in the central part of the city, near the city's downtown area. The largest employer in the city is the Greenville Independent School District (GISD), which has a workforce of about 1,000. The mayor of Greenville has been in office since 2008.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas = 72.2. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 87. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 100. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Greenville = 5.6 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 5,008 individuals with a median age of 35.1 age the population grows by 5.94% in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 850 residents per square mile of area (330/km²). There are average 2.61 people per household in the 9,425 households with an average household income of $39,266 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is 7.90% of the available work force and has dropped -1.43% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 29.24%. The number of physicians in Greenville per 100,000 population = 74.6.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Greenville = 40.9 inches and the annual snowfall = 2.3 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 78. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 232. 95 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 31.9 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 27, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas which are owned by the occupant = 51.77%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 37 years with median home cost = $79,200 and home appreciation of -4.94%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $14.15 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $4,503 per student. There are 13.5 students for each teacher in the school, 975 students for each Librarian and 304 students for each Counselor. 3.78% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 12.44% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 6.90% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).