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Greenfield

Massachusetts · 17,768 residents · 21.413 sq mi
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Greenfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,600. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,768
+30%since 2000
from 13,716 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
830 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 641 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+16%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,939 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,712
+70%since 2000
from $18,108 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 46.6% in 2000
45.3% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+33%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(12,564)
Black1.3%(183)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(471)
Asian1.2%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(2,014)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(14,664)
Black2.2%(398)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(1,468)
Asian1.6%(287)
Other3.3%(594)
Diversity Score35.2%(6,254)
Diversity Score
35
+140%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+36%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, Massachusetts?

Greenfield, Massachusetts has about 17,768 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Greenfield, Massachusetts earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Greenfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $196,600, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, Massachusetts?

About 33.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, Massachusetts?

About 13.7% of people in Greenfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,752 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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