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Population Review

Greeneville, Tennessee Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Greeneville, Tennessee is 15,531 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest city in Tennessee. The median household income is $51,516, the median home value is $210,700, and the median age is 40.1.

The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (15,035 → 15,979).

15,531

Population

914

People / sq mi

$51,516

Median Income

$210,700

Median Home Value

Greeneville covers 17.0 sq mi of land at 914 people per square mile.

About Greeneville, TN

Greeneville is a city in Tennessee with a population of 15,531. It ranks #39 among cities in Tennessee by population. The median age is 40.1, older than the national median. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The median household income in Greeneville is $51,516, below the US median of $74,580. 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $210,700, with monthly rent averaging $680. The homeownership rate of 61.4% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Greeneville reflects 25.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.8 minutes each way.

Greeneville town Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Greeneville town had a population of 15,035 in 2010 and 15,979 in 2024, a 6.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,979 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.44%.

2024 · 16K20102024

15,979

Population (2024)

15,035

Population (2010)

15,979

Peak (2024)

0.44%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201015,035
201115,158
201215,026
201314,915
201414,956
201515,006
201614,903
201714,952
201814,990
201914,891
202015,510
202115,430
202215,526
202315,750
202415,979

Race & Ethnicity

White86.5%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$51,516

Median Household Income

$31,325

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$210,700

Median Home Value

$680

Median Rent

61.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

90.1%

High School+

25.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.2%

Drive Alone

83.9%

Public Transit

6.7%

Work From Home

17.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

32.9%

Foreign Born

94.1%

Non-English at Home

7.8%

Veterans

22.7%

With Disability

92.6%

Health Insurance

90.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing22.9%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.1%
Retail Trade7.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.7%
Information5.8%
Construction4.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.4%
Public Administration4.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greeneville, Tennessee has a population of 15,531 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest city in Tennessee.

The median household income in Greeneville, Tennessee is $51,516, with 10.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Greeneville, Tennessee is $210,700, with median monthly rent at $680 and a homeownership rate of 61.4%.

The median age in Greeneville, Tennessee is 40.1 years. The population is 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

The population has grown 6.3% since 2010 (15,035 → 15,979).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.