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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

Population 169,688
Median Household Income $87,309
Median Home Value $252,200
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.3%
Median Age 38.7 years
Homeownership Rate 68.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.7%
High School Graduation 94.2%
Cities/Places 13
Population 169,688 18th of 88
Median Income $87,309 22% higher than state
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Unemployment 4.3%

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.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population168,531169,688+0.7%
Median household income$85,218$87,309+2.5%
Median home value$238,000$252,200+6.0%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.6%
$25K-$50K 15.6%
$50K-$100K 27.6%
$100K+ 44.2%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.8%
$10K-$15K
3.0%
$15K-$20K
2.1%
$20K-$25K
3.6%
$25K-$30K
2.7%
$30K-$35K
2.9%
$35K-$40K
3.2%
$40K-$45K
3.6%
$45K-$50K
3.2%
$50K-$60K
5.9%
$60K-$75K
8.8%
$75K-$100K
12.9%
$100K-$125K
11.2%
$125K-$150K
8.2%
$150K-$200K
11.8%
$200K+
13.0%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%
63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,135/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

33out of 100
Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Greene County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Beavercreek47,126$110,0886.9%$279,600
Fairborn34,534$61,75113.7%$175,000
Xenia25,689$56,02917.9%$162,400
Bellbrook7,394$111,5133.3%$264,300
Cedarville4,070$63,75023.5%$200,800
Yellow Springs3,711$85,9828.4%$332,000
Shawnee Hills2,534$108,7502.5%$198,900
Jamestown2,229$56,66716.4%$146,500
Wilberforce1,951$67,01915.6%$145,900
Wright-Patterson AFB1,508$89,6157.0%N/A
Spring Valley575$80,0007.2%$157,100
Bowersville216$72,5007.9%$176,000
Clifton143$82,9697.0%$193,800

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.