Greenfield, Missouri

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Greenfield is a city in Dade County, Missouri. The population was 1,358 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Dade County^GR6.

1 Geography
2 Demographics
3 History
4 External links

[edit] Geography

Greenfield is located at 37°24′55″N, 93°50′34″W (37.415340, -93.842781)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.8 km² (1.1 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,358 people, 623 households, and 368 families residing in the city. The population density was 476.7/km² (1,235.0/mi²). There were 731 housing units at an average density of 256.6/km² (664.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.88% White, 0.37% African American, 1.10% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

[edit] Households

There were 623 households out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 37.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.82.

[edit] Ages

In the city the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 83.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.9 males.

[edit] Income

The median income for a household in the city was $22,336, and the median income for a family was $28,594. Males had a median income of $27,955 versus $17,727 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,051. About 12.3% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.8% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

[edit] History

The city of Greenfield has a rich history. Visitors to Greenfield see the square lined with brick buildings built in the 1880's - with bricks made in the Greenfield Brickyard. The Opera House, which opened in 1888, called the "Jewel of the Square" is still used for the summer productions of the Dade County Community Theater. A great interest has recently been sparked concerning downtown and city revitalization. A committee of community members meets monthly to discuss and evaluate goals toward making the city of Greenfield a better and more beautiful place to live.