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Greenfield Micro

Greenfield, MA · 1 counties · 71,372 residents · 699.208 sq mi
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Greenfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,002. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,000. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,372
Unchangedsince 2000
from 71,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.2
+12%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,002
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,768 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,544
+33%since 2000
from $20,672 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+43%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(67,518)
Black0.8%(594)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,425)
Asian1%(734)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(6,816)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(65,978)
Black1%(703)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(2,250)
Asian1.2%(887)
Other2%(1,397)
Diversity Score17.5%(12,493)
Diversity Score
18
+84%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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GreenfieldCENTRAL17,691
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1 component county

Franklin CountyCENTRAL70,698
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenfield, MA?

Greenfield, MA has about 71,372 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, MA?

The typical household in Greenfield, MA earns about $52,002 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenfield, MA expensive?

In Greenfield, MA, the median home is worth about $222,000, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, MA?

About 32.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greenfield, MA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, MA?

About 11.3% of people in Greenfield, MA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenfield, MA grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenfield, MA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,280 residents, a change of about 2 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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