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Greenfield

Indiana · 23,488 residents · 14.038 sq mi
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Greenfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,950. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value is $150,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
23,488
+61%since 2000
from 14,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,673 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,040 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202425K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,950
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,035 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,187
+30%since 2000
from $22,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$896
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(14,215)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(186)
Asian0.5%(78)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(675)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(21,433)
Black1.1%(263)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(620)
Asian0.7%(173)
Other0.8%(187)
Diversity Score13.2%(3,102)
Diversity Score
13
+186%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, Indiana?

Greenfield, Indiana has about 23,488 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, Indiana?

The typical household in Greenfield, Indiana earns about $57,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, Indiana expensive?

In Greenfield, Indiana, the median home is worth about $150,800, and the typical rent is about $896 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, Indiana?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, Indiana?

About 10.1% of people in Greenfield, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,831 residents, a change of about 101 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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