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Greendale

Wisconsin · 14,046 residents · 5.565 sq mi
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Greendale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,233. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $215,300. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,046
−2%since 2000
from 14,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,524 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.3
+4%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K15K1990201020202024Greendale
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,233
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,553 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,118
+17%since 2000
from $28,363 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$215,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$836
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(13,607)
Black0.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(340)
Asian2.1%(296)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(1,641)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(12,574)
Black1%(143)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(667)
Asian3.1%(430)
Other2.2%(303)
Diversity Score25.4%(3,564)
Diversity Score
25
+123%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
55.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greendale, Wisconsin?

Greendale, Wisconsin has about 14,046 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greendale, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Greendale, Wisconsin earns about $59,233 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greendale, Wisconsin expensive?

In Greendale, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $215,300, and the typical rent is about $836 a month.

How educated are people in Greendale, Wisconsin?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greendale, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greendale, Wisconsin?

About 5.6% of people in Greendale, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greendale, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Greendale, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,082 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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