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Greene County

Alabama · 7,730 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 $26,688. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 2,244 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,200. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,730
−22%since 2000
from 9,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+24%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Greene County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,688
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,425
+20%since 2000
from $13,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
36.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$559
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
31.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(1,898)
Black79.8%(7,964)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score40%(3,989)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(1,285)
Black80.6%(6,227)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(61)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other1.2%(92)
Diversity Score39.1%(3,024)
Segregation Score20.8%(1,607)
Diversity Score
39
−2%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, Alabama?

Greene County, Alabama has about 7,730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Alabama earns about $26,688 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $559 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Alabama?

About 10.1% 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 36.4% 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 2,423 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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Census Tract 601.02Census Tract 602Census Tract 601.01Census Tract 600
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 35462ZIP 35443ZIP 36740ZIP 35469ZIP 35491
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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