Greenback, TN Demographics

A map of Greenback's Population by Race

Greenback, Tennessee has an estimated population of 1,378, a large increase from the 1,102 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenback, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenback has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenback, that probability was 13.1% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenback is ranked the 265th most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greenback was ranked the 284th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenback's White Population

1,318 residents of Greenback, or 95.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenback is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Greenback ranks 102nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenback's White population has grown by an estimated 28.5%. White residents' share of Greenback's population has increased from 93.1% to 95.6%.

Greenback is more White than neighboring Vonore (79.6% White), Kahite (94.4% White), and Friendsville (94.8% White). Greenback is less White than neighboring Rarity Bay (100% White), and Tellico Village (95.8% White).

Greenback's Black Population

0 residents of Greenback, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenback is significantly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Greenback ranks 397th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenback's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Greenback's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Greenback is less Black than neighboring Vonore (13.9% Black), Kahite (0.9% Black), and Tellico Village (0.1% Black).

Greenback's Asian Population

4 residents of Greenback, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenback is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Greenback ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenback's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Greenback's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Greenback is more Asian than neighboring Rarity Bay (0% Asian), Kahite (0% Asian), and Friendsville (0.1% Asian). Greenback is less Asian than neighboring Vonore (1.6% Asian), and Tellico Village (0.8% Asian).

Greenback's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Greenback, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenback is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Greenback ranks 345th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenback's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenback's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.2%.

Greenback is more Hispanic than neighboring Rarity Bay (0% Hispanic), and Vonore (0.7% Hispanic). Greenback is less Hispanic than neighboring Kahite (1.6% Hispanic), Tellico Village (2.3% Hispanic), and Friendsville (4% Hispanic).

Greenback's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Greenback, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenback is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenback ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenback's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenback's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Greenback is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rarity Bay (0% Native American/Other), Vonore (0% Native American/Other), Kahite (0% Native American/Other), Tellico Village (0.1% Native American/Other), and Friendsville (0% Native American/Other).

Greenback's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Greenback, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenback is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Greenback ranks 287th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenback's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenback's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.3%.

Greenback is more Multiracial than neighboring Rarity Bay (0% Multiracial), Tellico Village (0.9% Multiracial), and Friendsville (1.1% Multiracial). Greenback is less Multiracial than neighboring Vonore (4.1% Multiracial), and Kahite (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.