Greene County, Alabama Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Greene County, Alabama has a population of 7,424, the 67th most populous county in Alabama. The median household income is $29,200 and the median home value is $81,200. The poverty rate is 40.1%.

Greene County Quick Facts

Population 7,424

Median Household Income $29,20090% MOE ±$5,134

Median Home Value $81,20090% MOE ±$23,211

Poverty Rate 40.1%90% MOE ±6.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.0%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Median Age 42.5 years90% MOE ±2.9 years

Homeownership Rate 61.6%90% MOE ±5.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 7,424 67th of 67

Median Income $29,200 54% lower than state

Poverty Rate 40.1%

Unemployment 4.0%

How Greene County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,324	7,424	-10.8%
Median household income	$29,715	$29,200	No clear change (-1.7%)
Median home value¹	$98,949	$81,200	No clear change (-17.9%)
Median gross rent	$753	$432	-42.6%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Greene

$29,200

$63,999

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Greene

$81,200

$209,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 41.4%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 24.6%

$100K+ 10.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.3%

$10K-$15K

14.8%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

9.9%

$25K-$30K

9.7%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

5.6%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

1.0%

$50K-$60K

10.4%

$60K-$75K

7.9%

$75K-$100K

6.4%

$100K-$125K

3.8%

$125K-$150K

0.8%

$150K-$200K

1.9%

$200K+

3.6%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 4.7%|National: 5.2%

40.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.6%

Renter 38.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $432/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.6%

18-34

20.7%

35-54

18.4%

55-74

29.3%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Greene County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eutaw	2,786	$27,422	40.1%	$99,100
Forkland	660	$29,423	19.7%	$66,200
Union	212	N/A	29.3%	$88,700
Boligee	185	$26,607	31.4%	$55,600

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Population Overview

Greene County is located in Alabama with a total population of 7,424. It is the 67th most populous county out of 67 in Alabama. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 42.5 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $29,200. This is 54% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 64% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 40.1%. This is 157% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $81,200. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is Black or African American, making up 81.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 17.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.8%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (81.2% vs 25.6%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greene County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alabama and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greene County, Alabama?

Greene County has a population of 7,424, making it the 67th most populous county in Alabama.

What is the median income in Greene County?

The median household income in Greene County is $29,200 with a poverty rate of 40.1%.

How many cities are in Greene County, Alabama?

Greene County contains 4 Census-designated places.