Greene County, Arkansas
Located in Arkansas, Greene County has a population of 46,432 residents and a median age of 38.0 years, making it the #1,068 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 17.4%. The median home value is $169,300, and the median household income is $57,839, which is 23% below the national median.
Demographics
Greene County has a population of 46,432, making it the #1,068 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Greene County is $57,839, ranking #2,269 out of 3,222 counties — 23.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.4% and unemployment stands at 5.9%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Housing
The median home value in Greene County is $169,300 (-39.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $904/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.2%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Greene County, 16.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 49.9% below the national average, ranking #2,514 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Greene County is 73.5 years. 24.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
22.5% of adults in Greene County smoke , 37.6% are obese , and 18.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 13.7 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Greene County is 5.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 24.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 20.4 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
19.1% of children in Greene County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 6.2 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 40.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Greene County is 47.4%. The mean commute time is 24.9 min, which is 9.9% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Greene County voted Republican with a margin of 61.2%. The vote was 18.6% Dem / 79.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.5 toward Republicans .
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About Greene County, Arkansas
Greene County, Arkansas has a total population of 46,432, making it the 1,068th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greene County is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Greene County is $57,839, which ranks #2,269 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9%.
The median home value in Greene County is $169,300, 39.9% below the national median. Renters in Greene County pay a median gross rent of $904 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Greene County, 16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 49.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.9 min.
Greene County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).
All data for Greene County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.