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Greeneville

Tennessee · 16,141 residents (2025 est.) · 16.997 sq mi
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Greeneville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,400. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,646
+3%since 2000
from 15,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
921 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+3%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,141 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Greeneville
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,889
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,999 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,186
+88%since 2000
from $17,126 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+10%since 2010
from 0.480 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+41%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(13,893)
Black5.7%(870)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(226)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.3%(2,781)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(13,311)
Black2.4%(383)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(877)
Asian0.4%(68)
Other6.4%(1,007)
Diversity Score33.5%(5,247)
Diversity Score
34
+83%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+68%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeneville, Tennessee?

Greeneville, Tennessee has about 15,646 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeneville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Greeneville, Tennessee earns about $49,889 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeneville, Tennessee expensive?

In Greeneville, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $227,400, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Greeneville, Tennessee?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greeneville, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeneville, Tennessee?

About 18.5% of people in Greeneville, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeneville, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeneville, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,114 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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