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Greeneville Micro

Greeneville, TN · 1 counties · 70,152 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 $43,150. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $133,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
70,152
+12%since 2000
from 62,909 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
113 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+15%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K59K64K68K73K1990201020202024Greeneville
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,150
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,382 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,319
+61%since 2000
from $15,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+26%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(60,309)
Black2.1%(1,320)
Hispanic / Latino1%(641)
Asian0.3%(167)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(5,225)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(63,143)
Black1.9%(1,308)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2,535)
Asian0.4%(299)
Other1.3%(945)
Diversity Score17.7%(12,418)
Segregation Score31.5%(22,132)
Diversity Score
18
+113%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 70,152 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greeneville, TN?

The typical household in Greeneville, TN earns about $43,150 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Greeneville, TN?

About 16.1% 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 16.9% 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 14,299 residents, a change of about 26 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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