Greenfield, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenfield
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Water tower
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| Motto(s):
"Spirit of Place"
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Location of Greenfield
within Hennepin County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Hennepin |
| Incorporated | March 14, 1958 |
| Area | |
| • City | 21.51 sq mi (55.71 km2) |
| • Land | 20.37 sq mi (52.77 km2) |
| • Water | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • City | 2,903 |
| • Density | 142.49/sq mi (55.02/km2) |
| • Metro | 3,279,833 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (Central) |
| ZIP codes |
55357, 55373
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-25622 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1669530 |
| Website | www.ci.greenfield.mn.us |
Greenfield is a city located in the northwestern part of Hennepin County, Minnesota. In 2020, about 2,903 people lived there. It is about 26.5 miles northwest of Minneapolis and is part of the larger Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. This area includes Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and their surrounding communities.
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Where is Greenfield Located?
Greenfield covers a total area of about 21.55 square miles (55.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, 20.40 square miles (52.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, 1.15 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water.
Minnesota State Highway 55 is the main road that runs through the city. Greenfield is also located along the Crow River. This river flows through the city's Downtown River District and forms a natural border between Hennepin County and Wright County.
Greenfield is close to several other towns, including Loretto, Rockford, Corcoran, Hanover, Buffalo, and Maple Grove.
Greenfield's History
Before it became a city, the area where Greenfield is now was known as Greenwood Township. Greenfield officially became an incorporated city on March 14, 1958. This means it became an official town with its own local government.
Schools in Greenfield
Most students in Greenfield attend schools within the Rockford Area School District #883. This district has:
- An elementary school for students from preschool to 4th grade. This school focuses a lot on arts programs.
- A middle school for grades 5 through 8.
- A high school for grades 9 through 12. The middle and high schools focus more on technology.
The Rockford school district started a long time ago, on September 6, 1856. The very first school building was built by 1860. In the 1960s, the school district changed its boundaries and became known as Independent School District #883.
A smaller part of Greenfield is served by the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose (BHM) School District #877. Students in this district go to elementary school in Hanover for grades K-5. For grades 6–8, they travel by bus to Buffalo Community Middle School in Buffalo, Minnesota. Buffalo High School, which is known for its arts magnet program, is also in Buffalo. Some areas of Greenfield are also part of the Delano school district.
There is also a private Christian school in Greenfield called Salem Lutheran School. It serves students from Pre-K to 8th grade and is part of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
Fun Places to Visit in Greenfield
One popular spot is the Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, located on the southwestern edge of Greenfield. This park has:
- Gently rolling hills and many wetland areas.
- Trails perfect for biking.
- A playground for younger visitors.
- A boat launch for water activities.
Besides offering many outdoor activities, the park is also a safe home for lots of different wildlife.
Who Lives in Greenfield?
Greenfield has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 215 | — | |
| 1870 | 425 | 97.7% | |
| 1880 | 604 | 42.1% | |
| 1890 | 704 | 16.6% | |
| 1900 | 780 | 10.8% | |
| 1910 | 733 | −6.0% | |
| 1920 | 711 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 688 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 694 | 0.9% | |
| 1950 | 637 | −8.2% | |
| 1960 | 639 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 977 | 52.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,391 | 42.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,450 | 4.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,544 | 75.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,777 | 9.2% | |
| 2020 | 2,903 | 4.5% | |
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Greenfield Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 2,903 people living in Greenfield, making up 1,039 households. The average age of a person in Greenfield was about 45.1 years old. Many residents have German heritage (40.3%), and a good number have Norwegian heritage (14.8%). Other backgrounds include Polish, Irish, and English.
About 65.8% of people in Greenfield have jobs. The average household income was $123,817, which is higher than the average for Minnesota ($73,382). Also, 49.3% of residents have earned a Bachelor's degree or higher.
Most people in Greenfield drive to work alone (86.5%). About 9.8% of residents work from home. The top jobs in Greenfield are in:
- Professional, scientific, and management services (17.8%)
- Construction (17.1%)
- Education and healthcare (15.3%)
- Manufacturing (11.8%)
- Retail trade (8.5%)
Most people in Greenfield own their homes (94.2%), which is much higher than the Minnesota state average of 71.9%.
Greenfield Population in 2010
In 2010, Greenfield had 2,777 people living in 936 households. Most residents (96.1%) were White. Other groups included African American (0.4%), Native American (0.3%), and Asian (1.3%). About 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.2%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (75.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.97 people. The average age in the city was 41.1 years. About 29.7% of residents were under 18, and 7.1% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%).
See also
In Spanish: Greenfield (Minnesota) para niños
