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Greendale

Missouri · 642 residents · 0.192 sq mi
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Greendale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,228. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $92,800. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
642
−11%since 2000
from 722 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,344 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 3,760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+19%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3514846177508831990201020202024Greendale
2024794
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,228
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,499
+18%since 2000
from $23,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+34.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
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
$92,800
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $543 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+38%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(227)
Black64%(462)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.8%(410)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.5%(125)
Black68.1%(437)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(23)
Asian4.2%(27)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score56.1%(360)
Diversity Score
56
−1%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+77%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−26.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
64.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greendale, Missouri?

Greendale, Missouri has about 642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greendale, Missouri?

The typical household in Greendale, Missouri earns about $42,228 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greendale, Missouri expensive?

In Greendale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Greendale, Missouri?

About 35.0% of adults age 25 and over in Greendale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greendale, Missouri?

About 37.5% of people in Greendale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greendale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Greendale, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 247 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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