Greene County, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greene County is located in Virginia with a total population of 20,850. It is the 80th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 40.8 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $85,268. This is 6% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $315,300. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $360,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 79.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% 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 79.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.0%. The Black or African American population (6.8%) is well below the state average of 18.4%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

28.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 31% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.