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Greenfield Micro

Greenfield, MA · 1 counties · 71,029 residents · 699.208 sq mi
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Greenfield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,900. With a median age of 47.0, 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 47.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71,029
−1%since 2000
from 71,535 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
102 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+19%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
70K70K71K71K72K1990201020202024Greenfield
202471K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,198
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,768 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,919
+74%since 2000
from $20,672 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $541 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
32.0% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+32%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(61,464)
Black1.4%(963)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(3,592)
Asian1.7%(1,186)
Other3.3%(2,363)
Diversity Score26.9%(19,098)
Segregation Score21.9%(15,546)
Diversity Score
27
+182%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

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 71,029 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenfield, MA?

The typical household in Greenfield, MA earns about $61,198 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 $239,900, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Greenfield, MA?

About 38.3% 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 10.5% 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 937 residents, a change of about 1 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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