Greene County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Greene County, Missouri has a population of 303,375, the 4th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $61,479 and the median home value is $221,300. The poverty rate is 13.7%.
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 | 301,121 | 303,375 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $57,488 | $61,479 | +6.9% |
| Median home value | $203,500 | $221,300 | +8.7% |
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 less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | 18.4% | $177,700 |
| Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | 17.7% | $211,500 |
| Willard | 6,488 | $84,600 | 9.7% | $212,900 |
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | 4.3% | $255,600 |
| Rogersville | 4,908 | $70,485 | 10.9% | $217,900 |
| Strafford | 2,672 | $64,750 | 14.4% | $169,400 |
| Fair Grove | 1,717 | $74,514 | 5.0% | $214,300 |
| Ash Grove | 1,333 | $58,250 | 11.0% | $141,800 |
| Walnut Grove | 528 | $55,500 | 9.7% | $139,000 |
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Population Overview
Greene County is located in Missouri with a total population of 303,375. It is the 4th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greene County is 36.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greene County is $61,479. This is 13% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $221,300. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $230,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 57.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.
Education
33.6% 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 4% higher than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.0%.
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 Missouri 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, Missouri?
Greene County has a population of 303,375, making it the 4th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Greene County?
The median household income in Greene County is $61,479 with a poverty rate of 13.7%.
How many cities are in Greene County, Missouri?
Greene County contains 9 Census-designated places.