Greene County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Missouri with a total population of 301,121. It is the 4th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 36.4 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $57,488. This is 17% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $203,500. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $215,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 56.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.0%.

Education

32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Greene County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.