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Greenback

Tennessee · 1,102 residents · 8.311 sq mi
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Greenback is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,107. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $239,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,102
+16%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4978061K1K2K1990201020202024Greenback
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,107
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,948
+86%since 2000
from $13,914 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,600
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+22%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(927)
Black0.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(1,026)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(22)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score8.3%(91)
Diversity Score
8
+77%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+85%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenback, Tennessee?

Greenback, Tennessee has about 1,102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenback, Tennessee?

The typical household in Greenback, Tennessee earns about $74,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenback, Tennessee expensive?

In Greenback, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $239,600, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Greenback, Tennessee?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Greenback, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenback, Tennessee?

About 5.3% of people in Greenback, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenback, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenback, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 502 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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