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Greendale

Wisconsin · 14,854 residents · 5.565 sq mi
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Greendale is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,661. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $227,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% 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
14,854
+3%since 2000
from 14,405 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,669 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
−1%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K15K1990201020202024Greendale
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,661
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,553 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,677
+40%since 2000
from $28,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
33.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(12,246)
Black1.5%(225)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,157)
Asian4.2%(631)
Other3.4%(510)
Diversity Score37.9%(5,627)
Diversity Score
38
+232%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+85%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greendale, Wisconsin?

Greendale, Wisconsin has about 14,854 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greendale, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Greendale, Wisconsin earns about $74,661 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 $227,700, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Greendale, Wisconsin?

About 45.4% 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 4.6% 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 274 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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