Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Greendale, IN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,986

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.7%3,896

Two or More

2.3%90

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%61

High School Diploma

36.9%987

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%217

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%303

Associate's Degree

10.4%279

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%549

Master's Degree

2.5%68

Professional Degree

0.8%21

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

23.9%

Graduate+

3.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$198,700

Median Renti

$567

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

87%1,490

Renter-Occupied

13%223

Total Units

1,840

Homeownership

87%

Vacancy Rate

6.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.9%118

$50K–$100K

2.3%34

$100K–$150K

13.8%206

$150K–$200K

26.5%395

$200K–$300K

24.9%371

$300K–$500K

18%268

$500K–$1M

5.1%76

$1M+

1.5%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.7%49

2000–2009

7.7%142

1990–1999

4.3%79

1980–1989

8.6%159

1970–1979

13.5%249

1960–1969

8.4%154

1950–1959

21%386

1940–1949

15.3%281

1939 or earlier

18.5%341

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

87.4%1,497

Electricity

12.6%216

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,980

Mean Household Incomei

$78,028

Per Capita Incomei

$33,094

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

1,895

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%143

$10K–$15K

6.6%113

$15K–$20K

4.5%77

$20K–$25K

5.6%96

$25K–$30K

0.9%15

$30K–$35K

4%68

$35K–$40K

1.1%19

$40K–$45K

2.8%48

$50K–$60K

4.1%71

$60K–$75K

12.1%207

$75K–$100K

15.1%258

$100K–$125K

14.2%243

$125K–$150K

11%188

$150K–$200K

7.3%125

$200K+

2.5%42

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$455/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes94% occupied$434/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes85% occupied$538/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,980/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

72.5%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

20.9%

Low income$37K–$60K/yr

6.6%

Who Receives This Housing

84.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

5% of subsidized households are minority

26.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

75.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

170.4%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,824

Avg. Commutei

26.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,887

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

219(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.2%Insured

7.8%Uninsured