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Greene County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Greene County, Georgia has a population of 20,109, the 89th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $86,272 and the median home value is $394,800. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Greene County Quick Facts

Population 20,109
Median Household Income $86,272
Median Home Value $394,800
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Median Age 53.1 years
Homeownership Rate 78.0%
Affordability Ratio 4.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.8%
High School Graduation 88.3%
Cities/Places 5
Population 20,109 89th of 159
Median Income $86,272 12% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment 3.4%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population19,58620,109+2.7%
Median household income$84,530$86,272+2.1%
Median home value$342,200$394,800+15.4%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%
$25K-$50K 17.3%
$50K-$100K 23.8%
$100K+ 43.3%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
3.3%
$15K-$20K
4.8%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
2.0%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
3.9%
$40K-$45K
3.3%
$45K-$50K
4.0%
$50K-$60K
3.9%
$60K-$75K
7.3%
$75K-$100K
12.5%
$100K-$125K
9.5%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
8.8%
$200K+
17.4%

Employment

3.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%
50.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.0%
Renter 22.1%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $924/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

56out of 100
High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Greene County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Greensboro3,609$39,54121.7%$194,300
Union Point1,704$62,01113.1%$88,600
Siloam344$24,78354.6%$61,300
Woodville241N/A13.7%$182,500
White Plains175$61,25013.1%$71,300

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Georgia with a total population of 20,109. It is the 89th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 53.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 12.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $86,272. This is 12% higher than the state median of $77,353. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $394,800. Housing costs are 30% higher than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 59.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.5%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

37.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Greene County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 8% higher than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.

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 Georgia 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, Georgia?

Greene County has a population of 20,109, making it the 89th most populous county in Georgia.

What is the median income in Greene County?

The median household income in Greene County is $86,272 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Greene County, Georgia?

Greene County contains 5 Census-designated places.