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Greensboro

Georgia · 3,359 residents · 6.907 sq mi
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Greensboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,158. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,400. The poverty rate of 36.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,359
+4%since 2000
from 3,238 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 469 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.6
+6%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Greensboro
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,158
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,602
−13%since 2000
from $14,494 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
53.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
57.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+76%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.9%(871)
Black59.6%(2,003)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(428)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.3%(2,295)
Diversity Score
68
+8%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greensboro, Georgia?

Greensboro, Georgia has about 3,359 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greensboro, Georgia?

The typical household in Greensboro, Georgia earns about $24,158 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Greensboro, Georgia?

About 11.2% 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 36.1% 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 499 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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