Greenfield, MN Demographics

A map of Greenfield's Population by Race

Greenfield, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,894, a less than 1% change from the 2,903 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.0% White, 3.5% Black, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 14.7% in 2020 and 18.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenfield is ranked the 213th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 212th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenfield's White Population

2,605 residents of Greenfield, or 90.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenfield is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Greenfield ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's White population has declined by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Greenfield's population has decreased from 92.2% to 90.0%.

Greenfield is more White than neighboring Rockford (88.2% White), and Hanover (89.5% White). Greenfield is less White than neighboring Loretto (93.9% White), Independence (91.8% White), and Maple Plain (91.4% White).

Greenfield's Black Population

102 residents of Greenfield, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Greenfield ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 325.0%. Black residents' share of Greenfield's population has increased from 0.8% to 3.5%.

Greenfield is more Black than neighboring Rockford (0% Black), Hanover (0% Black), Independence (1% Black), and Maple Plain (1.3% Black). Greenfield is less Black than neighboring Loretto (4.5% Black).

Greenfield's Asian Population

12 residents of Greenfield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Greenfield ranks 265th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Asian residents' share of Greenfield's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Greenfield is more Asian than neighboring Loretto (0.1% Asian). Greenfield is less Asian than neighboring Rockford (4.2% Asian), Hanover (3% Asian), Independence (1% Asian), and Maple Plain (1.4% Asian).

Greenfield's Hispanic Population

68 residents of Greenfield, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Greenfield ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenfield's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.3%.

Greenfield is more Hispanic than neighboring Hanover (0.9% Hispanic), Loretto (1.1% Hispanic), and Independence (2.1% Hispanic). Greenfield is less Hispanic than neighboring Rockford (3.8% Hispanic), and Maple Plain (3.8% Hispanic).

Greenfield's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Greenfield, or 1.8% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenfield ranks 596th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 341.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenfield's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.8%.

Greenfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rockford (0.8% Native American/Other), Loretto (0.4% Native American/Other), Independence (0% Native American/Other), and Maple Plain (0.3% Native American/Other). Greenfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hanover (2.2% Native American/Other).

Greenfield's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Greenfield, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenfield is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Greenfield ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenfield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenfield's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.9%.

Greenfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Loretto (0% Multiracial). Greenfield is less Multiracial than neighboring Rockford (3% Multiracial), Hanover (4.4% Multiracial), and Independence (4.1% 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.