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Greene County

Illinois · 11,985 residents · 543.144 sq mi
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Greene County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,746. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 2,776 residents. 15% 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 $83,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
11,985
−19%since 2000
from 14,761 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.3
+17%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K14K15K16K1990201020202024Greene County
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,746
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,754 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,105
+78%since 2000
from $15,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(14,442)
Black0.7%(109)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(77)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(497)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(11,451)
Black0.2%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(106)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other0.9%(110)
Diversity Score5.4%(642)
Segregation Score17%(2,037)
Diversity Score
5
+59%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
17
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, Illinois?

Greene County, Illinois has about 11,985 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Illinois earns about $51,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, Illinois expensive?

In Greene County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Illinois?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, Illinois?

About 13.0% of people in Greene County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,332 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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