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
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 | 19,586 | 20,109 | +2.7% |
| Median household income | $84,530 | $86,272 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $342,200 | $394,800 | +15.4% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 3,609 | $39,541 | 21.7% | $194,300 |
| Union Point | 1,704 | $62,011 | 13.1% | $88,600 |
| Siloam | 344 | $24,783 | 54.6% | $61,300 |
| Woodville | 241 | N/A | 13.7% | $182,500 |
| White Plains | 175 | $61,250 | 13.1% | $71,300 |
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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.