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Greenfield

Tennessee · 2,208 residents · 3.478 sq mi
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Greenfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,380. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $48,100. Households here earn about 27% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,208
+5%since 1990
from 2,105 in 1990
1990 – 2025
635 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 605 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+3%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Greenfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,380
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,300 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,215
+54%since 1990
from $9,221 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.7%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
28.8% rent
1.8
+5%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89%(1,873)
Black10.9%(230)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.5%(517)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,990)
Black8.6%(189)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(11)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score20.9%(463)
21
−15%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.5%
+15.4 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.2 min
−7%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Greenfield, Tennessee?

Greenfield, Tennessee has about 2,208 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, Tennessee?

The typical household in Greenfield, Tennessee earns about $26,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, Tennessee expensive?

In Greenfield, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $48,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, Tennessee?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, Tennessee?

About 14.7% of people in Greenfield, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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