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Greene County

North Carolina · 20,451 residents · 266.734 sq mi
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Greene County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,451
+8%since 2000
from 18,974 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+17%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K17K18K20K22K1990201020202024Greene County
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,563
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,074 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,415
+26%since 2000
from $15,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(9,508)
Black41.1%(7,792)
Hispanic / Latino8%(1,511)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.9%(13,454)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(9,644)
Black35.2%(7,206)
Hispanic / Latino14.4%(2,936)
Asian0.2%(37)
Other4.3%(889)
Diversity Score80%(16,366)
Segregation Score5.6%(1,147)
Diversity Score
80
+13%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
6
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, North Carolina?

Greene County, North Carolina has about 20,451 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greene County, North Carolina?

The typical household in Greene County, North Carolina earns about $43,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, North Carolina expensive?

In Greene County, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, North Carolina?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, North Carolina?

About 21.2% of people in Greene County, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,067 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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5 census tracts
Census Tract 9501.02Census Tract 9502Census Tract 9503.01Census Tract 9501.01Census Tract 9503.02
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 28580ZIP 27888ZIP 28538ZIP 28554
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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