Greenfield, MA Demographics

A map of Greenfield's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	15,361	14,664	87.0%	82.5%
Hispanic	1,029	1,468	5.8%	8.3%
Asian	440	287	2.5%	1.6%
Black	396	398	2.2%	2.2%
Multiracial	292	798	1.7%	4.5%
Native American/Other	146	153	0.8%	0.9%

Greenfield, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 17,664, a less than 1% change from the 17,768 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.0% White, 5.8% Hispanic, 2.5% Asian, 2.2% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenfield has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenfield, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenfield is ranked the 74th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 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). Greenfield was ranked the 73rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenfield's White Population

15,361 residents of Greenfield, or 87.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenfield is significantly higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Greenfield ranks 147th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Greenfield's population has increased from 82.5% to 87.0%.

Greenfield is more White than neighboring Turners Falls (84.3% White), Deerfield (72.3% White), South Deerfield (80.9% White), and Shelburne Falls (83.3% White). Greenfield is less White than neighboring Millers Falls (97% White).

Greenfield's Black Population

396 residents of Greenfield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Greenfield ranks 101st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Greenfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Greenfield is more Black than neighboring Turners Falls (1.6% Black), Millers Falls (0% Black), South Deerfield (0% Black), and Shelburne Falls (1% Black).

Greenfield's Asian Population

440 residents of Greenfield, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Greenfield ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Greenfield's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.5%.

Greenfield is more Asian than neighboring Turners Falls (1.5% Asian), Deerfield (2.2% Asian), Millers Falls (0% Asian), and Shelburne Falls (1.4% Asian). Greenfield is less Asian than neighboring South Deerfield (2.7% Asian).

Greenfield's Hispanic Population

1,029 residents of Greenfield, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenfield is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Greenfield ranks 50th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 29.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenfield's population has decreased from 8.3% to 5.8%.

Greenfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Turners Falls (5% Hispanic), and Millers Falls (1.4% Hispanic). Greenfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Deerfield (12.9% Hispanic), South Deerfield (16.4% Hispanic), and Shelburne Falls (7% Hispanic).

Greenfield's Native American/Other Population

146 residents of Greenfield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenfield is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenfield ranks 121st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Greenfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Turners Falls (0.5% Native American/Other), Deerfield (0% Native American/Other), Millers Falls (0.1% Native American/Other), and South Deerfield (0% Native American/Other). Greenfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shelburne Falls (1.6% Native American/Other).

Greenfield's Multiracial Population

292 residents of Greenfield, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Greenfield ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenfield's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.7%.

Greenfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Millers Falls (1.5% Multiracial), and South Deerfield (0% Multiracial). Greenfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Turners Falls (7% Multiracial), Deerfield (10.5% Multiracial), and Shelburne Falls (5.7% 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.