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Greenfield

Illinois · 1,071 residents · 1.714 sq mi
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Greenfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,461. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 15% 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 $73,900. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,071
−9%since 2000
from 1,179 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
625 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 688 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+4%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Greenfield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,461
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,329
+36%since 2000
from $16,386 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+21%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,165)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,053)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.7%(29)
Diversity Score
3
+112%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, Illinois?

Greenfield, Illinois has about 1,071 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, Illinois?

The typical household in Greenfield, Illinois earns about $40,461 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, Illinois expensive?

In Greenfield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $73,900, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, Illinois?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, Illinois?

About 12.7% of people in Greenfield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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