Jackson County, organized as one of the original 33 counties by the Territorial Legislature, was organized on September 24, 1855.The county was founded by George Coleman; Stephen J. Elliot; John Dutt; Simon McCrory; Simeon Fees; Godfrey Hafer; James H. Baxter; S. W. McComas; Peter Bryant; Preston H. Humphrey; John James; J. H. Bateman; A. Ash; John ...
Population. 1  The population of Greenville is 26,723. 2  67.9% of the total population of Greenville is White, 16.2% is Black or African American, and 1.4% is Asian. 3  The age distribution of Greenville is 56.1% ages 20-64 years, 27.7% ages 19 years or younger and 16.2% ages 65 years or older. 4  The median age for females is 36.6 years old.
Covering 35 square miles in the eastern region of North Carolina, the polished âEmerald Cityâ is home to approximately 90,000 people. Once a cotton export center and notable tobacco market, Greenville is a city that continues to evolve, aided by an ever-expanding environment of commerce, culture and academia. Greenville sprouts a growing number of public green spaces that, thanks to a mild climate, can be enjoyed throughout the year.