Green County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Green County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 37,036. It is the 40th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Green County is 43.1 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Green County is $80,248. This is 6% higher than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 34% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $236,900. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Green County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

27.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.