Greene County, Tennessee Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Greene County, Tennessee has a population of 71,628, the 20th most populous county in Tennessee. The median household income is $56,194 and the median home value is $207,500. The poverty rate is 15.4%.
Greene County Quick Facts
How Greene County Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,834 | 71,628 | +4.1% |
| Median household income | $52,422 | $56,194 | No clear change (+7.2%) |
| Median home value¹ | $150,639 | $207,500 | +37.7% |
| Median gross rent | $763 | $737 | No clear change (-3.4%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 90.9%
- Black: 1.7%
- Hispanic: 3.9%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 0.2%
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 11.9%
- HS Diploma: 43.1%
- Some College: 18.6%
- Associate's: 7.8%
- Bachelor's: 11.6%
- Graduate+: 7.1%
Cities & Places in Greene County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneville | 15,646 | $49,889 | 18.5% | $227,400 |
| Tusculum | 3,337 | $70,694 | 5.5% | $267,500 |
| Mosheim | 2,511 | $48,986 | 17.4% | $160,700 |
| Baileyton | 551 | $41,979 | 25.6% | $164,300 |
Explore Tennessee Rankings
Population Overview
Greene County is located in Tennessee with a total population of 71,628. It is the 20th most populous county out of 95 in Tennessee. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greene County is 44.7 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greene County is $56,194. This is 19% lower than the state median of $69,595. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $207,500. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $286,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Greene County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.9%. The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 15.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.9%.
Education
18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.1%.
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 Tennessee 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, Tennessee?
Greene County has a population of 71,628, making it the 20th most populous county in Tennessee.
What is the median income in Greene County?
The median household income in Greene County is $56,194 with a poverty rate of 15.4%.
How many cities are in Greene County, Tennessee?
Greene County contains 4 Census-designated places.