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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Greene County

Alabama · 9,974 residents · 647.023 sq mi
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Greene County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,819. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $42,600. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,974
−2%since 1990
from 10,153 in 1990
1990 – 2025
15 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+13%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Greene County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,819
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,990 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,686
+117%since 1990
from $6,306 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.3%
−11.3 ptssince 1990
from 45.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$235
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $187 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.1% in 1990
24.4% rent
2.1
−25%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(1,967)
Black80.5%(8,178)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.6%(4,022)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(1,898)
Black79.8%(7,964)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score40%(3,989)
40
+1%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.8%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
−12%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, Alabama?

Greene County, Alabama has about 9,974 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greene County, Alabama?

The typical household in Greene County, Alabama earns about $19,819 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, Alabama expensive?

In Greene County, Alabama, the median home is worth about $42,600, and the typical rent is about $235 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Alabama?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, Alabama?

About 34.3% of people in Greene County, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 179 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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