Greenfield, Iowa
Greenfield: city in Iowa, United States; county seat of Adair County
About
Greenfield is a city located in the county of Adair in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,982 and a population density of 422 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,812 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Greenfield
| Population | 1,812 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Adair County |
| Postal code | 50849 |
| Phone Area Codes | 641 |
| Area | 4.7 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.3053,-94.4614 |
| Altitude | 1,371 feet / 418 meters |
| Capital city | Greenfield is capital of Adair County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 21:02:12 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 386 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.38% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Greenfield is located at 41°18'19"N 94°27'41"W (41.3052700, -94.4613500).
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Weather
79°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15 to 22 mph SSW
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A slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and thunder...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Greenfield decreased by 9.38% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,982 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,948 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,932 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,914 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,911 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,855 | -3.02% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,804 | -2.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,819 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,816 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,838 | 1.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,812 | -1.43% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 118,488 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 107,835 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 111,026 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 78,817 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.5% |
| White only, percent : | 52.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 7.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 36.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 42.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,956 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
Greenfield zip code is 50849.
County name: Adair, County
fips: 19001
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $323,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,327 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $946 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,775 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 39,298 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.01 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 94.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.1% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 3.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 377,791 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 979,285 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,374,771 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 2,057,708 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,948 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $121,274 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $53,529 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.2% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 11,648 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,443 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,567 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,777 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,261 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 741 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,271 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,434.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 32.38 |
People born in Greenfield (2)
People born in Greenfield, including football player Bill Larson, sprinter and coach Charles B. Hoyt, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Greenfield, IA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154396 | Southwestern Community College | Creston (IA) | 50801 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Greenfield, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Greenfield.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield Post Office | Greenfield (IA) | 50849 |
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Other cities in Adair County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adair County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stuart | 1,756 | Human settlement in Iowa, United States of America |
| Adair | 701 | City in Adair and Guthrie Counties in the US state of Iowa |
| Fontanelle | 612 | Human settlement in Adair County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Orient | 371 | Human settlement in Adair County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bridgewater | 149 | City in Adair County, Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Greenfield distances to largest Iowa cities