Greendale, WI Demographics

A map of Greendale's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	11,607	12,246	79.5%	82.4%
Hispanic	1,646	1,157	11.3%	7.8%
Asian	608	631	4.2%	4.2%
Multiracial	523	502	3.6%	3.4%
Black	160	225	1.1%	1.5%
Native American/Other	50	93	0.3%	0.6%

Greendale, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 14,594, a slight decrease from the 14,854 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.5% White, 11.3% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 3.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greendale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greendale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Wisconsin overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greendale, that probability was 31.1% in 2020 and 35.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greendale is ranked the 64th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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). Greendale was ranked the 61st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greendale's White Population

11,607 residents of Greendale, or 79.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greendale is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Greendale ranks 682nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greendale's White population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. White residents' share of Greendale's population has decreased from 82.4% to 79.5%.

Greendale is more White than neighboring Greenfield (67.4% White), West Allis (69.8% White), and West Milwaukee (45.3% White). Greendale is less White than neighboring Hales Corners (83.3% White), and Franklin (81.7% White).

Greendale's Black Population

160 residents of Greendale, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greendale is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Greendale ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greendale's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.9%. Black residents' share of Greendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Greendale is more Black than neighboring Hales Corners (0.8% Black). Greendale is less Black than neighboring Greenfield (4.1% Black), Franklin (2.7% Black), West Allis (5% Black), and West Milwaukee (17.7% Black).

Greendale's Asian Population

608 residents of Greendale, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greendale is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Greendale ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greendale's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Asian residents' share of Greendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Greendale is more Asian than neighboring Hales Corners (3.1% Asian), West Allis (2.7% Asian), and West Milwaukee (0.4% Asian). Greendale is less Asian than neighboring Greenfield (7.2% Asian), and Franklin (5.9% Asian).

Greendale's Hispanic Population

1,646 residents of Greendale, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greendale is slightly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Greendale ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greendale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Greendale's population has increased from 7.8% to 11.3%.

Greendale is more Hispanic than neighboring Hales Corners (8.9% Hispanic), and Franklin (6.1% Hispanic). Greendale is less Hispanic than neighboring Greenfield (16.6% Hispanic), West Allis (17.1% Hispanic), and West Milwaukee (28.9% Hispanic).

Greendale's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Greendale, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greendale is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Greendale ranks 381st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greendale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Greendale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hales Corners (0.1% Native American/Other). Greendale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Greenfield (0.5% Native American/Other), Franklin (0.5% Native American/Other), West Allis (0.7% Native American/Other), and West Milwaukee (1.6% Native American/Other).

Greendale's Multiracial Population

523 residents of Greendale, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greendale is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Greendale ranks 331st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greendale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Greendale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Greendale is more Multiracial than neighboring Franklin (3% Multiracial). Greendale is less Multiracial than neighboring Greenfield (4.1% Multiracial), Hales Corners (3.9% Multiracial), West Allis (4.7% Multiracial), and West Milwaukee (6% 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.