Greenville, Texas
Greenville is a city in Hunt County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 46 miles northeast of Dallas, with a population of about 34,355.
Hunt
County
34,355
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
32.3 sq mi
Land Area
46 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Greenville on Wikipedia
Greenville City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Greenville.
Major roads: Hwy 224 · Hwy 69 · I-30 · State Hwy 224 · State Hwy 34 · State Hwy 66 · State Spur 302 · US Hwy 380
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Greenville from our research
What we've verified about Greenville, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- A Hunt County cotton town that once claimed the world's largest inland cotton compress and raised WWII hero Audie Murphy. Details →
- Dining
- 93 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Mexican & Tex-Mex · Burgers & American · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery; 16 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 27 public schools within 12 miles, across 9 districts and charters, mainly Greenville ISD, Caddo Mills ISD and Boles ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- City-owned electricity from Greenville Electric Utility System (GEUS), plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Lake Tawakoni (20 mi), Cooper Lake - Johns Creek Unit (26 mi), Cooper Lake - South Sulphur Unit (29 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Tawakoni (16 mi), Lavon Lake (21 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 8 licensed plumbers, 22 licensed HVAC contractors and 24 licensed electricians serve Greenville. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Greenville, Texas
Hunt County. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list places all of Greenville in Hunt County.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Greenville
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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