Greenfield, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Greenfield, Tennessee had a total population of 2,264, the 197th largest city in Tennessee, with a median household income of $47,368, which is 32% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 32% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.4%.
Greenfield Quick Facts
How Greenfield Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,336 | 2,264 | No clear change (-3.1%) |
| Median household income | $41,471 | $47,368 | No clear change (+14.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $89,965 | $95,300 | No clear change (+5.9%) |
| Median gross rent | $761 | $782 | No clear change (+2.8%) |
How Greenfield Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 87.4%
- Black: 4.3%
- Hispanic: 4.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 1.6%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 10.7%
- HS Diploma: 47.0%
- Some College: 16.5%
- Associate's: 5.5%
- Bachelor's: 14.7%
- Graduate+: 5.6%
Greenfield Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Weakley County
Cities Similar to Greenfield
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville | 2,278 | $51,422 | $148,600 | 13.9% | 28.6% |
| Waynesboro | 2,296 | $40,977 | $79,100 | 21.5% | 26.7% |
| Alamo | 2,311 | $54,063 | $141,500 | 14.2% | 16.5% |
| South Fulton | 2,379 | $43,942 | $83,400 | 17.4% | 29.2% |
| Dyer | 2,217 | $54,766 | $113,500 | 15.9% | 16.7% |
Population Overview
Greenfield is a small community located in Tennessee, within Weakley County. The total population is 2,264. It ranks as the 197th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greenfield is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greenfield is $47,368. This is 32% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $95,300. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $286,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Greenfield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Greenfield has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.3%. The Black or African American population (4.3%) is well below the state average of 15.4%.
Education
20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Greenfield, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Greenfield, Tennessee?
Greenfield, Tennessee has a population of 2,264 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Greenfield, TN?
The median household income in Greenfield is $47,368, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Greenfield, TN?
The poverty rate in Greenfield is 13.5%. This means approximately 303 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Greenfield, Tennessee?
Greenfield's population is 87.4% White, 4.3% Black, 4.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Greenfield, TN?
The median home value in Greenfield is $95,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.0x.
How educated is Greenfield, Tennessee?
20.3% of adults (25+) in Greenfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.