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Greene County

Georgia · 15,994 residents · 387.517 sq mi
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Greene County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,513. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $124,300. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,994
+11%since 2000
from 14,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.4
+19%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K13K16K18K21K1990201020202024Greene County
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,513
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,479 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,943
+7%since 2000
from $23,389 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.564
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $386 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+55%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.9%(7,481)
Black44.1%(6,356)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(420)
Asian0.2%(36)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.9%(9,498)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(8,771)
Black38%(6,078)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(893)
Asian0.3%(54)
Other1.1%(173)
Diversity Score68.8%(10,999)
Diversity Score
69
+4%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, Georgia?

Greene County, Georgia has about 15,994 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Georgia earns about $38,513 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, Georgia expensive?

In Greene County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $124,300, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Georgia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, Georgia?

About 23.6% of people in Greene County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,201 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.05Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9503.04Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9501Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9504
4 ZIP codes
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