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Greene County

Tennessee · 68,831 residents · 622.169 sq mi
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Greene County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,200. With a median age of 42.6, 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 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
68,831
+9%since 2000
from 62,909 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+10%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
54K59K64K68K73K1990201020202024Greene County
202472K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,867
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,382 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,782
+19%since 2000
from $15,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(60,309)
Black2.1%(1,320)
Hispanic / Latino1%(641)
Asian0.3%(167)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(5,225)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(64,637)
Black2%(1,355)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(1,690)
Asian0.4%(249)
Other1%(671)
Diversity Score13.9%(9,564)
Diversity Score
14
+67%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, Tennessee?

Greene County, Tennessee has about 68,831 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, Tennessee earns about $36,867 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, Tennessee expensive?

In Greene County, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, Tennessee?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, Tennessee?

About 19.7% of people in Greene County, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,978 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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