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Greensboro

Alabama · 2,218 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 $22,132. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 513 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $76,400. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,218
−19%since 2000
from 2,731 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
933 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greensboro
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,132
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,930 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,573
+25%since 2000
from $13,271 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
44.9% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+46%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(646)
Black67.8%(1,503)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(15)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.5%(11)
Diversity Score54.7%(1,214)
Diversity Score
55
−10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
58.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensboro, Alabama?

Greensboro, Alabama has about 2,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensboro, Alabama?

The typical household in Greensboro, Alabama earns about $22,132 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Greensboro, Alabama?

About 13.6% 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 32.3% 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 829 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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