Greensboro, Alabama
City · Population 2,187 · #175 in Alabama
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About Greensboro
Greensboro is a small town in western Alabama counting 2,187 people who proudly call it home.
Greensboro holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.38 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 919 residents per square mile.
📰 Greensboro News Today
- Obituary information for James Ronald 'Ronny' Crawford Laughlin Service Funeral Home · Aug 7
- Roy Edward Lee, Jr. Obituary Mar 16, 2026 magnoliafh.com · Mar 16
- Elizabeth Hokama Obituary - Tuscaloosa, AL Dignity Memorial · Aug 2
- ‘I hear you, I see you:’ Alabama Democrats elect Bobby Singleton as chair Alabama Reflector · Aug 8
- Greensboro remains in shock over officer-involved shooting WBRC · Apr 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Greensboro Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Greensboro — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Greensboro
- Mi Tenampa — mexican
- Sakura Hibachi — japanese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Magnolia Grove · Museum
- Safe House Black History Museum · Museum
- Engle Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Greensboro
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Greensboro
- College and Career Academy
- Greensboro Elementary School
- Greensboro High School
- Greensboro Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hale County Hospital · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,187
Rank in state#175 of 463
Land area2.38 sq mi
Density919/sq mi
Coordinates32.7010, -87.5937