Village · Wisconsin
Greendale, Wisconsin
Greendale, village, in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Greendale had 14,426 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,854 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,594 (±30). GEOID 5531125.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,426
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,854 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,594 ±30
Median household income
$94,769
±$11,122 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$314,200
±$19,550 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,252
±$100 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
Where is Greendale and what county is it in?
Greendale is a village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. It covers 5.6 square miles of land, 2,669 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greendale is in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Greendale, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,426 people lived in Greendale on July 1, 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, while Wisconsin grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 14,854 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,594 (±30).
| Measure | Greendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,594 ±30 | 926,331 | +418 |
| Households | 6,102 ±322 | 392,399 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38 ±0.13 | 2.31 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,227 ±327 | 426,715 | no clear change |
Greendale's population since 2000
From 14,405 in 2000 to 14,426 in 2025: up 0.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Greendale as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greendale?
The median resident of Greendale is 41.4 years old; 27.3% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.3%. 6.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±2.2 | 35.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.3% ±2.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9% ±2.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±2.8 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.3% ±3.2 pts | 17.0% | +7.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.5% ±4.5 pts | 48.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±1.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.6% ±2.2 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2% ±3.7 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| With a disability | 10.4% ±2.4 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5% ±2.1 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.3% ±4.1 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 16.9% ±3.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3% ±3.5 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9% ±2.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Greendale earn?
Half of Greendale's 6,102 households earn less than $94,769 a year (±$11,122), against $64,435 in Milwaukee County and $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $88,347 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,769 ±$11,122 | $64,435 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,166 ±$7,039 | $88,840 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,930 ±$2,971 | $38,385 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4% ±3.6 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7% ±8.4 pts | 23.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9% ±4.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±1.0 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±3.1 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Greendale?
Owners occupy 67.2% of Greendale's occupied homes and renters 32.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,200 by its owner (±$19,550). The median renter pays $1,252 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,200 ±$19,550 | $230,700 | +$47,386 |
| Median gross rent | $1,252 ±$100 | $1,101 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8% ±11.4 pts | 40.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,105 ±$98 | $1,688 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.2% ±4.7 pts | 49.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.8% ±4.7 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Housing units | 6,227 ±327 | 426,715 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±5.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 62.5% ±4.9 pts | 45.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±3.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.4% ±3.0 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5% ±2.4 pts | 12.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Greendale building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Greendale in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.3 across Wisconsin.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greendale work and get to work?
78.7% of Greendale's workers drive alone and 14.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.1%.
| Measure | Greendale | Milwaukee County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±3.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.7% ±4.1 pts | 68.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0% ±2.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.6% ±4.1 pts | 14.4% | +8.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min ±2.0 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Greendale?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Greendale (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $74,601 (Tract 1402.01) to $130,278 (Tract 1401).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1402.02Milwaukee County | 5,766 | $99,596 |
| Tract 1402.01Milwaukee County | 5,641 | $74,601 |
| Tract 1401Milwaukee County | 3,187 | $130,278 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Greendale) · Census block assignment files
How does Greendale compare with other places in Wisconsin?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greendale is the 2,472nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 66th-most populous of 608 in Wisconsin.
Greendale ranks 310th of 914 places in Wisconsin with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 66th | 608 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 835th | 884 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 914 |
| Median household income | 310th | 914 |
| Per capita income | 365th | 911 |
| Median home value | 316th | 913 |
| Median gross rent | 170th | 825 |
| Poverty rate | 298th | 706 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 85th | 914 |
| Median age | 619th | 914 |
| Owner-occupied share | 725th | 914 |
| Work from home | 240th | 827 |
| Travel time to work | 504th | 914 |
Greendale's figures with every place in Wisconsin (CSV)
Every place in Wisconsin, sortable · Compare Greendale with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Greendale?
12 of the 57 figures for Greendale on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Greendale are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Greendale.