Welcome to the Gateway to Eastern North Carolina – The preferred base to explore the historic, natural, and recreational resources of the coastal plain. Greenville and Pitt County have emerged as the commercial, cultural, educational, and medical hub of the region. Greenville exhibits a wealth of amenities and a Southern atmosphere that are "more than you expect."

Pitt County has a population of 133,798, and the City of Greenville has a population of 72,233. The cost of living for Greenville is 94.9% as per the 2002 Second Quarter ACCRA Survey. Pitt County has a relatively mild climate and experiences all four seasons each year.