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Greensboro, MD
Town in Caroline County, Maryland.
Population
2,634
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,452
ZIP codes
0
Greensboro and its ZIP codes
Greensboro at a glance
- Greensboro is about 3.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,611, 48% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,100 (40% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,073 a month.
Local data for Greensboro, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greensboro, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,611
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$251,100
Median rent
$1,073/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
32.3
Average commute
36.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Guatemalan Americans (538), Irish Americans (344), German Americans (286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Greensboro.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
9,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$210M
FY 2026, $6,305 per person
How people get to work
Greensboro, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit2.2%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 36.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greensboro, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
738
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Greensboro, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.5%
U.S. 33.3% +9.2 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
18.5%
U.S. 12.8% +5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Crime in Greensboro
Greensboro Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 151
- per 100,000 people · 41% of the MD rate
- Property crime
- 857
- per 100,000 people · 46% of the MD rate
Cities near Greensboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RidgelyTown | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| GoldsboroTown | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| West DentonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| DentonTown | 7 mi | 5.3 |
| HendersonTown | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| HillsboroTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Queen AnneTown | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| MarydelTown | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| TemplevilleTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BarclayTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Felton, DETown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Harrington, DECity | 13 mi | 2.7 |
| Viola, DETown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Hartly, DETown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Greensboro, MD in?
- Greensboro is in Caroline County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Greensboro, MD?
- About 2,634 people live in Greensboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Greensboro?
- Nearby places include Ridgely (4.1 mi), Goldsboro (4.1 mi), West Denton (6.3 mi), Denton (7 mi), Henderson (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023