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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greensboro

Alabama · 2,731 residents · 2.377 sq mi
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Greensboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,930. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,400. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,731
−10%since 1990
from 3,047 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,149 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,282 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+9%since 1990
from 34.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greensboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,930
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,271
+73%since 1990
from $7,664 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
35.3%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−15%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(1,136)
Black62%(1,889)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(15)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,815)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(1,045)
Black60.3%(1,646)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score60.5%(1,653)
Diversity Score
61
+2%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.5%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 59.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+15%since 1990
from 16.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensboro, Alabama?

Greensboro, Alabama has about 2,731 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greensboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Greensboro, Alabama earns about $22,930 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 $54,400, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Greensboro, Alabama?

About 15.2% 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 35.3% 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 316 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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