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Greensboro

Alabama · 2,195 residents (2025 est.) · 2.377 sq mi
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Greensboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,000. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 596 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $130,000. The poverty rate of 42.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,135
−22%since 2000
from 2,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
898 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greensboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,000
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,930 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,246
+68%since 2000
from $13,271 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+13%since 2010
from 0.420 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
55.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+103%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,045)
Black60.3%(1,646)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(1,653)
2024
White, non-Hispanic27.6%(590)
Black63.4%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(6)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other8%(171)
Diversity Score64.4%(1,376)
Diversity Score
64
+6%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+42.3 ptssince 2017
from 43.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensboro, Alabama?

Greensboro, Alabama has about 2,135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Greensboro, Alabama earns about $27,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensboro, Alabama expensive?

In Greensboro, Alabama, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Greensboro, Alabama?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Greensboro, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensboro, Alabama?

About 42.1% of people in Greensboro, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensboro, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensboro, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 912 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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