Population 11,207 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greensboro
Household size in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Greensboro are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only 24 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.6 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.1 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.5 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.4 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 56.4, Greensboro is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 49.6, mirroring the country. Only three of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Greensboro (11.4%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Atlanta area as a whole (12.7%). The single-parent share is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greensboro
Renters in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.9% of households in Greensboro rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −14.3 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Greensboro: 20.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 14.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Greensboro has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $972 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $867 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,149 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,486 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$513 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greensboro pays $1,486 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $513 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greensboro
Bachelor's degrees in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.0% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.2% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 42.4% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Greensboro than nationally: 42.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 13.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Greensboro has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Georgia cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.4% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.4% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.1% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greensboro is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 9.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greensboro
| Period | Greensboro | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Greensboro has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 7.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greensboro compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 2.36 | 56.4 | 11.4% | 20.9% | 20.1% | 1989 | $1,486 | 42.4% | 90.6% | 3.2% |
| Thurston | 2.55 | 45.8 | 27.3% | 34.8% | 12.2% | 2003 | $1,497 | 22.9% | 84.4% | 9.1% |
| Veazey | 2.26 | 60.2 | 3.2% | 11.5% | 31.7% | 1998 | $1,804 | 49.9% | 93.2% | 3.6% |
| Swords | 2.57 | 45.0 | 11.5% | 17.9% | 22.7% | 2001 | $1,375 | 29.9% | 94.7% | 4.0% |
| White Plains | 2.52 | 53.9 | 9.6% | 27.4% | 31.0% | 1987 | $788 | 25.2% | 84.1% | 0.3% |
| Buckhead | 2.66 | 44.1 | 12.6% | 11.8% | 15.6% | 1995 | $1,904 | 29.2% | 96.5% | 5.4% |
| Siloam | 2.29 | 47.5 | 4.7% | 37.6% | 13.5% | 1979 | $818 | 13.4% | 82.5% | 0.1% |
| Penfield | 2.45 | 45.1 | 22.6% | 27.8% | 20.0% | 1984 | $840 | 12.9% | 77.5% | 0.1% |
| Union Point | 3.24 | 36.0 | 17.8% | 29.0% | 19.8% | 1971 | $857 | 10.3% | 82.2% | 2.6% |
| Greshamville | 2.51 | 50.7 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 19.6% | 1996 | $1,638 | 25.7% | 92.1% | 4.0% |
| Harmony | 2.49 | 43.6 | 12.8% | 22.2% | 14.8% | 1996 | $1,307 | 33.8% | 94.3% | 2.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greensboro. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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