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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Greene County

Iowa · 10,366 residents · 569.558 sq mi
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Greene County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,883. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $54,600. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,366
+3%since 1990
from 10,045 in 1990
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.0
+4%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Greene County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,883
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,320 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,866
+51%since 1990
from $11,164 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,600
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$342
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $265 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.7% in 1990
24.4% rent
1.6
+30%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(9,983)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(41)
Asian0.4%(42)
Diversity Score2.5%(255)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(10,094)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(172)
Asian0.2%(24)
Diversity Score5%(517)
5
+97%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.6%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
−35%since 1990
from 23.7 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, Iowa?

Greene County, Iowa has about 10,366 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Iowa earns about $33,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, Iowa expensive?

In Greene County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Iowa?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, Iowa?

About 8.1% of people in Greene County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 321 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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