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Greenfield

California · 3,447 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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Greenfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,136. Population has declined 12% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $193,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,447
−12%since 2019
from 3,899 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,600 / sq mi
−12%since 2019
from 2,940 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−12%since 2019
from 40.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20244K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,136
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $44,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,513
−9%since 2019
from $18,169 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−9.6 ptssince 2019
from 26.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,400
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,698
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,192 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.6% in 2019
32.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
−20%since 2019
from 4.2 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic27.2%(1,062)
Black1.4%(56)
Hispanic / Latino71%(2,769)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(12)
Diversity Score52.7%(2,053)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(773)
Black2.2%(76)
Hispanic / Latino71.7%(2,470)
Asian0.8%(29)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.2%(1,731)
Diversity Score
50
−5%since 2019
from 53 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+31%since 2019
from 20.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 11.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2019
from 55.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.2% in 2019
Female
41.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.8% in 2019
Foreign born
22.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, California?

Greenfield, California has about 3,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, California?

The typical household in Greenfield, California earns about $58,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, California expensive?

In Greenfield, California, the median home is worth about $193,400, and the typical rent is about $1,698 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, California?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, California?

About 17.3% of people in Greenfield, California live below the federal poverty line.

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