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Green County

Wisconsin · 36,842 residents · 584.044 sq mi
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Green County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,088. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $150,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
36,842
+9%since 2000
from 33,647 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K38K1990201020202024Green County
202437K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,088
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,228 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,721
+28%since 2000
from $20,795 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $102,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
24.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(32,858)
Black0.2%(83)
Hispanic / Latino1%(327)
Asian0.3%(97)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(1,264)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(35,113)
Black0.4%(137)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1,033)
Asian0.5%(197)
Other0.9%(339)
Diversity Score11.2%(4,126)
Diversity Score
11
+198%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.2%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green County, Wisconsin?

Green County, Wisconsin has about 36,842 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green County, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Green County, Wisconsin earns about $53,088 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green County, Wisconsin expensive?

In Green County, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $150,300, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Green County, Wisconsin?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Green County, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green County, Wisconsin?

About 9.0% of people in Green County, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green County, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Green County, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,503 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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