Greene County, Mississippi Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Mississippi with a total population of 13,595. It is the 59th most populous county out of 82 in Mississippi.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 40.5 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $55,838. This is 2% higher than the state median of $54,915. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 29% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.5%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 19.1%. 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 10.6%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $94,200. Housing costs are 42% lower than the state median of $161,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 1.0%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 24.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.6%.