Greenville, Mississippi

Greenville is the 9th most populous city in Mississippi. It is the county seat of Washington County. The population was 29,670 at the 2020 census. It is located in the area of historic cotton plantations and culture known as the Mississippi Delta.

Greenville, Mississippi
Nickname: 
The Heart & Soul of the Delta
Motto(s): 
The Best Food, Shopping, & Entertainment in the South
Location of Greenville in Washington County
Greenville, Mississippi
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 33°23′55″N 91°2′54″W
Country United States
State Mississippi
CountyWashington
IncorporatedJune 24, 1870 (1870-06-24)
Government
  TypeMunicipal government
  MayorErrick D. Simmons (D)
Area
  City27.67 sq mi (71.66 km2)
  Land26.89 sq mi (69.66 km2)
  Water0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2)
Elevation
131 ft (40 m)
Population
 (2020)
  City29,670
  Density1,103.18/sq mi (425.95/km2)
  Urban
38,300
Time zoneUTC−6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
38701–38704, 38731
Area code662
FIPS code28-29180
GNIS feature ID0670711
Websitewww.greenvillems.org
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