2010 census At the 2010 census, there were 174,263 residents in the Greenville MSA, 130,204 households, and 110,997 residents residing within of the city limit. The population density was , making Greenville the densest city in Eastern North Carolina. There were 130,204 housing units at an average density of . The racial composition of the city was: 60.20% White, 32.14% African American, 5.06% Hispanic or Latino American, 1.82% Asian American, 0.80% Native American, 0.04% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, 1.01% some other race, and 1.29% two or more races.
2010 census at the 2010 census there were 174263 residents in the greenville msa 130204 households and 110997 residents residing within of the city limit the population density was  making greenville the densest city in eastern north carolina there were 130204 housing units at an average density of  the racial composition of the city was 6020% white 3214% african american 506% hispanic or latino american 182% asian american 080% native american 004% native hawaiian or other pacific islander 101% some other race and 129% two or more races