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Greenfield

Minnesota · 2,962 residents (2025 est.) · 20.373 sq mi
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Greenfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $153,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $567,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,894
+14%since 2000
from 2,544 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+33%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,962 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Greenfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$153,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,933 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$70,352
+140%since 2000
from $29,270 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.1%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
−5%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$567,700
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
1.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,471)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,605)
Black3.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(68)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other3.7%(107)
Diversity Score23.3%(675)
Diversity Score
23
+428%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.3%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−93.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2017
from 85.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, Minnesota?

Greenfield, Minnesota has about 2,894 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, Minnesota?

The typical household in Greenfield, Minnesota earns about $153,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, Minnesota expensive?

In Greenfield, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $567,700.

How educated are people in Greenfield, Minnesota?

About 54.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, Minnesota?

About 1.2% of people in Greenfield, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,444 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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