Greene County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Name: Greene County, Iowa Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Greene County, Iowa has a population of 8,688, the 84th most populous county in Iowa. The median household income is $63,409 and the median home value is $155,400. 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 8,688

Median Household Income $63,409

Median Home Value $155,400

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment Rate 2.3%

Median Age 44.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.2%

High School Graduation 93.6%

Cities/Places 7

Population 8,688 84th of 99

Median Income $63,409 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.8%

Unemployment 2.3%

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	8,722	8,688	-0.4%
Median household income	$59,159	$63,409	+7.2%
Median home value	$140,500	$155,400	+10.6%

Median Household Income

Greene

$63,409

$75,059

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Greene

$155,400

$208,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.2%

$25K-$50K 23.9%

$50K-$100K 32.3%

$100K+ 29.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

4.4%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.2%

$30K-$35K

7.0%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

5.1%

$45K-$50K

6.1%

$50K-$60K

8.2%

$60K-$75K

11.6%

$75K-$100K

12.5%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

7.6%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

59.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.4%

Renter 23.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $781/mo 14.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.7%

18-34

17.7%

35-54

22.0%

55-74

27.3%

75+

11.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 31 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Greene County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Jefferson	4,152	$58,895	7.3%	$155,800
Grand Junction	603	$61,667	11.5%	$77,000
Scranton	542	$53,864	22.5%	$86,300
Churdan	427	$72,500	16.3%	$74,700
Paton	273	$63,393	6.2%	$75,000
Rippey	196	$65,000	21.4%	$56,800
Dana	28	$81,250	7.1%	$32,500

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Population Overview

Greene County is located in Iowa with a total population of 8,688. It is the 84th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 44.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 38.6 years. 11.3% 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 $63,409. This is 16% lower than the state median of $75,059. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.1%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $155,400. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $208,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greene County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 31.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.6%.

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 Iowa 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, Iowa?

Greene County has a population of 8,688, making it the 84th most populous county in Iowa.

What is the median income in Greene County?

The median household income in Greene County is $63,409 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.

How many cities are in Greene County, Iowa?

Greene County contains 7 Census-designated places.