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Greeneville

Tennessee · 15,479 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 $41,020. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,200. Households here earn about 25% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,479
+2%since 2000
from 15,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
911 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 894 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+4%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K15K16K1990201020202024Greeneville
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,020
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,999 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,268
+42%since 2000
from $17,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.3%
US avg: 10%
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
43.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+11%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83%(12,855)
Black4.6%(717)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,007)
Asian1%(152)
Other2.6%(395)
Diversity Score33.8%(5,229)
Diversity Score
34
+85%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeneville, Tennessee?

Greeneville, Tennessee has about 15,479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeneville, Tennessee?

The typical household in Greeneville, Tennessee earns about $41,020 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 $147,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Greeneville, Tennessee?

About 19.3% 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 18.2% 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 1,947 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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