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Greene County

Iowa · 9,336 residents · 569.558 sq mi
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Greene County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,286. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,400. With a median age of 45.6, 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 45.6
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
9,336
−10%since 2000
from 10,366 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
16 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Greene County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,286
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,883 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,947
+42%since 2000
from $16,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(10,094)
Black0.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(172)
Asian0.2%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(517)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(9,017)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(171)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other0.2%(21)
Diversity Score6.4%(602)
Diversity Score
6
+29%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, Iowa?

Greene County, Iowa has about 9,336 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Iowa earns about $43,286 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 $80,400, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Iowa?

About 17.5% 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 8.0% of people in Greene County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 709 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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