Greentown, IN Demographics
A map of Greentown's Population by Race
Greentown, Indiana has an estimated population of 2,094, a large decrease from the 2,370 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greentown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Greentown has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greentown, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Greentown is ranked the 221st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Greentown was ranked the 194th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Greentown's White Population
1,914 residents of Greentown, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greentown is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Greentown ranks 281st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Greentown's White population has declined by an estimated 12.9%. White residents' share of Greentown's population has decreased from 92.7% to 91.4%.
Greentown is more White than neighboring Sims (66.3% White), Windfall City (84.5% White), Amboy (90.8% White), and Swayzee (84.2% White). Greentown is less White than neighboring Converse (94% White).
Greentown's Black Population
29 residents of Greentown, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greentown is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Greentown ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Greentown's Black population has grown by an estimated 163.6%. Black residents' share of Greentown's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.
Greentown is more Black than neighboring Sims (0% Black), and Converse (0% Black). Greentown is less Black than neighboring Windfall City (2% Black), Amboy (2.1% Black), and Swayzee (1.8% Black).
Greentown's Asian Population
0 residents of Greentown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greentown is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Greentown ranks 348th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Greentown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Greentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Greentown is less Asian than neighboring Windfall City (1.3% Asian), Converse (0.7% Asian), and Swayzee (0.2% Asian).
Greentown's Hispanic Population
43 residents of Greentown, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greentown is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Greentown ranks 428th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Greentown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Greentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.
Greentown is more Hispanic than neighboring Amboy (0% Hispanic), and Converse (0% Hispanic). Greentown is less Hispanic than neighboring Sims (33.7% Hispanic), Windfall City (5.5% Hispanic), and Swayzee (6.3% Hispanic).
Greentown's Native American/Other Population
8 residents of Greentown, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greentown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Greentown ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Greentown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greentown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Greentown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sims (0% Native American/Other). Greentown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Windfall City (0.6% Native American/Other), Amboy (1.2% Native American/Other), Converse (0.5% Native American/Other), and Swayzee (3.8% Native American/Other).
Greentown's Multiracial Population
100 residents of Greentown, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greentown is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Greentown ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Greentown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Greentown's population has increased from 4.0% to 4.8%.
Greentown is more Multiracial than neighboring Sims (0% Multiracial), and Swayzee (3.8% Multiracial). Greentown is less Multiracial than neighboring Windfall City (6.1% Multiracial), and Amboy (5.9% 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.