Green County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026
Green County, Wisconsin has a population of 37,017, the 40th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $82,852 and the median home value is $250,200. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Green County Quick Facts
How Green County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,036 | 37,017 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $80,248 | $82,852 | +3.2% |
| Median home value | $236,900 | $250,200 | +5.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Green County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | 10,587 | $69,334 | 8.9% | $195,300 |
| New Glarus | 2,172 | $101,098 | 3.6% | $282,700 |
| Monticello | 1,189 | $75,833 | 8.2% | $213,600 |
| Albany | 1,063 | $72,649 | 11.8% | $173,200 |
| Juda | 390 | $64,135 | 30.0% | $159,800 |
| Browntown | 249 | $73,542 | 14.5% | $105,800 |
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Population Overview
Green County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 37,017. It is the 40th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Green County is 43.6 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Green County is $82,852. This is 7% higher than the state median of $77,485. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 27% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $250,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Green County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Green County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin 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 Green County, Wisconsin?
Green County has a population of 37,017, making it the 40th most populous county in Wisconsin.
What is the median income in Green County?
The median household income in Green County is $82,852 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.
How many cities are in Green County, Wisconsin?
Green County contains 6 Census-designated places.