Greene County, Arkansas Demographics 2026
Greene County, Arkansas has a population of 46,432, the 15th most populous county in Arkansas. The median household income is $57,839 and the median home value is $169,300. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Greene County Quick Facts
How Greene County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46,182 | 46,432 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $56,793 | $57,839 | +1.8% |
| Median home value | $162,200 | $169,300 | +4.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 51 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paragould | 30,215 | $56,980 | 17.8% | $181,500 |
| Marmaduke | 1,240 | $51,250 | 23.7% | $112,200 |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,164 | $82,292 | 7.4% | $184,900 |
| Lafe | 478 | $36,429 | 43.4% | $82,400 |
| Walcott | 315 | $170,856 | 0.0% | $75,300 |
| Delaplaine | 85 | N/A | 42.4% | $104,700 |
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Population Overview
Greene County is located in Arkansas with a total population of 46,432. It is the 15th most populous county out of 75 in Arkansas. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greene County is 38.0 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 38.5 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greene County is $57,839. This is 5% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $169,300. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
Race & Ethnicity
Greene County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 14.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.
Education
16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.
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 Arkansas 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, Arkansas?
Greene County has a population of 46,432, making it the 15th most populous county in Arkansas.
What is the median income in Greene County?
The median household income in Greene County is $57,839 with a poverty rate of 17.4%.
How many cities are in Greene County, Arkansas?
Greene County contains 6 Census-designated places.