Greene County, Ohio Demographics 2026
Greene County, Ohio has a population of 169,688, the 18th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $87,309 and the median home value is $252,200. 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 | 168,531 | 169,688 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $85,218 | $87,309 | +2.5% |
| Median home value | $238,000 | $252,200 | +6.0% |
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: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek | 47,126 | $110,088 | 6.9% | $279,600 |
| Fairborn | 34,534 | $61,751 | 13.7% | $175,000 |
| Xenia | 25,689 | $56,029 | 17.9% | $162,400 |
| Bellbrook | 7,394 | $111,513 | 3.3% | $264,300 |
| Cedarville | 4,070 | $63,750 | 23.5% | $200,800 |
| Yellow Springs | 3,711 | $85,982 | 8.4% | $332,000 |
| Shawnee Hills | 2,534 | $108,750 | 2.5% | $198,900 |
| Jamestown | 2,229 | $56,667 | 16.4% | $146,500 |
| Wilberforce | 1,951 | $67,019 | 15.6% | $145,900 |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 1,508 | $89,615 | 7.0% | N/A |
| Spring Valley | 575 | $80,000 | 7.2% | $157,100 |
| Bowersville | 216 | $72,500 | 7.9% | $176,000 |
| Clifton | 143 | $82,969 | 7.0% | $193,800 |
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Population Overview
Greene County is located in Ohio with a total population of 169,688. It is the 18th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greene County is 38.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.7 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greene County is $87,309. This is 22% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 8% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $252,200. Housing costs are 17% higher than the state median of $214,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 5.8%. The Black or African American population (5.8%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.
Education
41.7% 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 32% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%. Notably, 20.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
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 Ohio 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, Ohio?
Greene County has a population of 169,688, making it the 18th most populous county in Ohio.
What is the median income in Greene County?
The median household income in Greene County is $87,309 with a poverty rate of 9.8%.
How many cities are in Greene County, Ohio?
Greene County contains 13 Census-designated places.