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Greenfield

Iowa · 1,982 residents · 1.801 sq mi
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Greenfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,982
−7%since 2000
from 2,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+7%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Greenfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,975
+13%since 2000
from $19,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$547
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $351 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(2,103)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,920)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(44)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(132)
Diversity Score
7
+217%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+14%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.3%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, Iowa?

Greenfield, Iowa has about 1,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, Iowa?

The typical household in Greenfield, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, Iowa expensive?

In Greenfield, Iowa, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $547 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, Iowa?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, Iowa?

About 17.4% of people in Greenfield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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