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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greeneville

Tennessee · 15,198 residents · 16.997 sq mi
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Greeneville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,999. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,900. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,198
+12%since 1990
from 13,532 in 1990
1990 – 2025
894 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+3%since 1990
from 39.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Greeneville
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,999
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,066 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,126
+50%since 1990
from $11,429 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$367
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
60.8%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
39.2% rent
3.2
+38%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(12,698)
Black6%(806)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(53)
Asian0%(4)
Diversity Score15.3%(2,077)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(13,893)
Black5.7%(870)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(226)
Asian0.5%(80)
Diversity Score18.3%(2,781)
18
+19%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+10.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−11%since 1990
from 12.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeneville, Tennessee?

Greeneville, Tennessee has about 15,198 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greeneville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Greeneville, Tennessee earns about $25,999 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 $83,900, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Greeneville, Tennessee?

About 20.4% 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 20.7% 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 1,666 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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