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Greene County, Pennsylvania Demographics 2026

Greene County, Pennsylvania has a population of 34,835, the 58th most populous county in Pennsylvania. The median household income is $68,041 and the median home value is $153,900. The poverty rate is 13.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Greene County Quick Facts

Population 34,835
Median Household Income $68,041
Median Home Value $153,900
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Unemployment Rate 5.6%
Median Age 43.3 years
Homeownership Rate 77.1%
Affordability Ratio 2.3x
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.7%
High School Graduation 89.9%
Cities/Places 20
Population 34,835 58th of 67
Median Income $68,041 13% lower than state
Poverty Rate 13.5%
Unemployment 5.6%

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
Population35,26534,835-1.2%
Median household income$66,870$68,041+1.8%
Median home value$146,200$153,900+5.3%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.9%
$25K-$50K 20.1%
$50K-$100K 30.3%
$100K+ 31.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
5.1%
$10K-$15K
4.1%
$15K-$20K
3.9%
$20K-$25K
4.9%
$25K-$30K
3.8%
$30K-$35K
4.7%
$35K-$40K
4.6%
$40K-$45K
3.4%
$45K-$50K
3.7%
$50K-$60K
7.4%
$60K-$75K
9.0%
$75K-$100K
13.9%
$100K-$125K
10.7%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
9.0%
$200K+
4.8%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
50.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.1%
Renter 22.9%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.3x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $789/mo 13.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

17out of 100
Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 45 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Greene County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Waynesburg3,811$54,05015.1%$158,200
Fairdale2,126$79,35010.1%$146,600
Nemacolin1,306$27,55762.4%N/A
Morrisville1,082$64,30624.9%$172,800
Bobtown1,066$48,23322.7%$63,500
Dry Tavern581$79,0635.6%$174,600
Mount Morris568$69,4238.5%$205,000
Rices Landing515$120,5772.7%$132,400
Mather509$46,0128.5%$101,500
Carmichaels388$58,3934.1%$150,000
Crucible352$72,39615.9%$114,300
Rogersville350$78,17319.7%$139,800
Jefferson (Greene County)301$74,45013.3%$145,700
West Waynesburg299$43,7886.9%$105,300
Greensboro285N/A6.7%$82,500
Wind Ridge228$97,5001.3%$167,900
Clarksville219$89,5459.1%$118,800
Brave140$60,3570.0%$114,800
Mapletown71$88,75014.1%$78,300
New Freeport63$71,5000.0%$125,000

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Pennsylvania with a total population of 34,835. It is the 58th most populous county out of 67 in Pennsylvania. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 43.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 40.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $68,041. This is 13% lower than the state median of $77,971. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.5%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $153,900. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $254,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Greene County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Greene County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.7%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 10.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 8.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 3.8%.

Education

21.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

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 Pennsylvania 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, Pennsylvania?

Greene County has a population of 34,835, making it the 58th most populous county in Pennsylvania.

What is the median income in Greene County?

The median household income in Greene County is $68,041 with a poverty rate of 13.5%.

How many cities are in Greene County, Pennsylvania?

Greene County contains 20 Census-designated places.