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Greeneville Micro

Greeneville, TN · 1 counties · 62,909 residents · 622.169 sq mi
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Greeneville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,382. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $74,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,909
+13%since 1990
from 55,853 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 90 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.9
+7%since 1990
from 36.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K59K64K68K73K1990201020202024Greeneville
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,382
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,513 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,746
+55%since 1990
from $10,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.5%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,500
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$377
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $272 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
23.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+20%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(54,277)
Black2.3%(1,280)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(166)
Asian0.2%(86)
Diversity Score7.6%(4,236)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(60,309)
Black2.1%(1,320)
Hispanic / Latino1%(641)
Asian0.3%(167)
Diversity Score8.3%(5,225)
Diversity Score
8
+10%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
+11.5 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

GreenevilleCENTRAL16,141
What's inside

1 component county

Greene CountyCENTRAL73,831
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greeneville, TN?

Greeneville, TN has about 62,909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greeneville, TN?

The typical household in Greeneville, TN earns about $30,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greeneville, TN expensive?

In Greeneville, TN, the median home is worth about $74,500, and the typical rent is about $377 a month.

How educated are people in Greeneville, TN?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greeneville, TN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greeneville, TN?

About 14.5% of people in Greeneville, TN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greeneville, TN grown since 1990?

Yes, Greeneville, TN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,056 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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