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Greene

Iowa · 1,130 residents · 1.141 sq mi
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Greene has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,136. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,130
+3%since 2000
from 1,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
990 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 963 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
+7%since 2000
from 46.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9501K1K1K1K1990201020202024Greene
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,136
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,654
+38%since 2000
from $17,891 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $328 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+14%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,080)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(12)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(44)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,109)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.6%(18)
Diversity Score6.1%(69)
Diversity Score
6
+51%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene, Iowa?

Greene, Iowa has about 1,130 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greene, Iowa?

The typical household in Greene, Iowa earns about $41,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene, Iowa expensive?

In Greene, Iowa, the median home is worth about $71,800, and the typical rent is about $445 a month.

How educated are people in Greene, Iowa?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Greene, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene, Iowa?

About 16.7% of people in Greene, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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