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Greene County

Mississippi · 13,299 residents · 712.738 sq mi
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Greene County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,336. Population has grown 30% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $49,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,299
+30%since 1990
from 10,220 in 1990
1990 – 2025
19 / sq mi
+30%since 1990
from 14 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.4
+4%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Greene County
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,336
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,868
+72%since 1990
from $6,882 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−7.2 ptssince 1990
from 26.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$49,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$338
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
87.1%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.4% in 1990
12.9% rent
1.8
−7%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(7,987)
Black21.5%(2,193)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(55)
Asian0.2%(18)
Diversity Score43.8%(4,474)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(9,637)
Black26.1%(3,467)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(106)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score49.9%(6,642)
50
+14%since 1990
from 44 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.0%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.4%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.7%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.9 min
−1%since 1990
from 33.2 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, Mississippi?

Greene County, Mississippi has about 13,299 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Mississippi earns about $28,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, Mississippi expensive?

In Greene County, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $49,700, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Mississippi?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, Mississippi?

About 19.6% of people in Greene County, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,079 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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