City profile · Alabama · Census ACS 2023

Greensboro, AL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Greensboro - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,390
Residents
$31,207
Median income
$126,100
Median home
$1,169
Median rent (state)

Greensboro - the verdict

Nationally, Greensboro sits in the 3rd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

3rd
percentile, household income
20th
percentile, home value
34th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Greensboro, AL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 2,390 residents in Greensboro, a small town within Alabama. The typical household in Greensboro brings in $31,207 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 15.8%. Typical homes in Greensboro are valued around $126,100, and the median resident age is 36.1 years. 13.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 47.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 64.1°F with 54.9 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Alabama run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Alabama scores 88.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,169 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Alabama run around $245, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 39.1 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

2,390 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Alabama

Median Household Income

$31,207 /yr

Poverty 15.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Alabama average

How does Greensboro compare to other US cities?

Here's how Greensboro stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 3% higher than other cities
Home value 20% pricier than other cities
Median rent 34% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Greensboro against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Alabama only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Alabama-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent sits close to the middle of Alabama's city distribution

Among the 556 Alabama cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Greensboro ranks #140 - the 73rd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Greensboro only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#496 of 530
6th percentile in Alabama
Median Gross Rent
#140 of 556
73rd percentile in Alabama
Median Home Value
#301 of 517
42nd percentile in Alabama
Poverty Rate
#198 of 556
64th percentile in Alabama
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#326 of 556
40th percentile in Alabama

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Alabama only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

3rdIncome percentile

3rd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Greensboro's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$126,100 Among the most affordable more affordable than 80% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Greensboro $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Greensboro, AL Greensboro, AL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Greensboro, AL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Greensboro, AL median $31,207/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Greensboro, AL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Greensboro, AL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 13.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,390
Median Income
$31,207
Median Home Value
$126,100
Median Age
36.1
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Labor force participation
47.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%

Climate

Avg Temperature
64.1°F
Annual Precipitation
54.9"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,100 residents2,150 residents2,200 residents2,250 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,213 residents 2,195 residents ▼ -0.8%
Greensboro's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
88.4%
Carpool
5.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
5.9%

Based on 886 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Alabama - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$138
avg/month
Natural Gas
$62
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$245
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Alabama state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Alabama state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Greensboro sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,169/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
39.1 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Alabama

Bridgeport
2,377 people
Lipscomb
2,407 people
Remlap
2,369 people
Ashford
2,438 people
Aliceville
2,338 people
Guin
2,469 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Greensboro's 2,390 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Laurel Park, NC
2,391 people
Elk Point, SD
2,391 people
Ben Bolt, TX
2,391 people
Idalou, TX
2,389 people
Cumberland, WI
2,389 people
Big Sky, MT
2,388 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Greensboro's $31,207 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Wolflake, IN
$31,224 median income
Darlington, SC
$31,240 median income
Old Harbor, AK
$31,250 median income
Fountain Hill, AR
$31,250 median income
Glenwood, GA
$31,250 median income
Colp, IL
$31,250 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Greensboro, AL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Greensboro, AL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 25.3% 66.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.6% White 25.3% Black or African American 66.9% Asian 0.3% American Indian 1.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 5.8% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Greensboro compares to nearby Alabama cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Greensboro (this city) 2,390 $31,207
Bridgeport 2,377 $31,723
Lipscomb 2,407 $45,792
Remlap 2,369 $67,475
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AL NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Greensboro, AL?

What is the population of Greensboro, AL? +

Greensboro, AL has a population of 2,390 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Greensboro, AL? +

The median household income in Greensboro is $31,207 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Greensboro? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Greensboro; the closest available measure is the Alabama state average, a cost of living index of 88.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Alabama vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Greensboro, AL? +

The median home value in Greensboro is $126,100, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Greensboro? +

The average annual temperature in Greensboro runs 64.1°F, 54.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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