Greenbrier, TN Demographics

A map of Greenbrier's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,507	5,996	93.3%	86.9%
Hispanic	202	300	2.9%	4.3%
Black	169	196	2.4%	2.8%
Multiracial	80	278	1.1%	4.0%
Asian	13	92	0.2%	1.3%
Native American/Other	0	36	0.0%	0.5%

Greenbrier, Tennessee has an estimated population of 6,971, a slight increase from the 6,898 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.3% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 1.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenbrier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenbrier has become considerably 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 Greenbrier, that probability was 24.0% in 2020 and 12.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenbrier is ranked the 90th 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). Greenbrier was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenbrier's White Population

6,507 residents of Greenbrier, or 93.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenbrier is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Greenbrier ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbrier's White population has grown by an estimated 8.5%. White residents' share of Greenbrier's population has increased from 86.9% to 93.3%.

Greenbrier is more White than neighboring Millersville (78% White), Springfield (46.5% White), Goodlettsville (55.8% White), and White House (85% White). Greenbrier is less White than neighboring Ridgetop (93.4% White).

Greenbrier's Black Population

169 residents of Greenbrier, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenbrier is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Greenbrier ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbrier's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Black residents' share of Greenbrier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Greenbrier is more Black than neighboring Ridgetop (1.4% Black), and White House (1.9% Black). Greenbrier is less Black than neighboring Millersville (7.5% Black), Springfield (21% Black), and Goodlettsville (25.5% Black).

Greenbrier's Asian Population

13 residents of Greenbrier, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenbrier is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Greenbrier ranks 75th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbrier's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.9%. Asian residents' share of Greenbrier's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.2%.

Greenbrier is less Asian than neighboring Ridgetop (2.9% Asian), Millersville (1.5% Asian), Springfield (0.8% Asian), Goodlettsville (1.4% Asian), and White House (1% Asian).

Greenbrier's Hispanic Population

202 residents of Greenbrier, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenbrier is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Greenbrier ranks 135th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbrier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenbrier's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Greenbrier is more Hispanic than neighboring Ridgetop (1.4% Hispanic). Greenbrier is less Hispanic than neighboring Millersville (6.5% Hispanic), Springfield (26.9% Hispanic), Goodlettsville (9% Hispanic), and White House (5.6% Hispanic).

Greenbrier's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Greenbrier, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenbrier is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenbrier ranks 245th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbrier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenbrier's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Greenbrier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgetop (0.2% Native American/Other), Millersville (2.2% Native American/Other), Springfield (1.1% Native American/Other), Goodlettsville (0.6% Native American/Other), and White House (1.1% Native American/Other).

Greenbrier's Multiracial Population

80 residents of Greenbrier, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenbrier is slightly lower than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Greenbrier ranks 210th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenbrier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenbrier's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.1%.

Greenbrier is more Multiracial than neighboring Ridgetop (0.8% Multiracial). Greenbrier is less Multiracial than neighboring Millersville (4.4% Multiracial), Springfield (3.7% Multiracial), Goodlettsville (7.7% Multiracial), and White House (5.3% 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.