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Greensboro

Georgia · 3,519 residents (2025 est.) · 6.907 sq mi
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Greensboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,541. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $194,300. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,609
+11%since 2000
from 3,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
523 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+38%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,519 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Greensboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,541
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,864
+154%since 2000
from $14,494 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.616
+41%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$194,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+91%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(1,017)
Black61.6%(1,995)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(173)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.2%(2,047)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.4%(1,243)
Black56.7%(2,046)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(193)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other3.5%(125)
Diversity Score69.5%(2,508)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.2%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+47%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
9.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−53.5 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+48.3 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2016
from 81.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2016
from 17.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensboro, Georgia?

Greensboro, Georgia has about 3,609 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Greensboro, Georgia earns about $39,541 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greensboro, Georgia expensive?

In Greensboro, Georgia, the median home is worth about $194,300, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Greensboro, Georgia?

About 27.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greensboro, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greensboro, Georgia?

About 21.7% of people in Greensboro, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greensboro, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Greensboro, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 749 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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