Greene County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 11,683 | — | #2,376 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,192 | -17.2% | #1,877 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.4 years | +11.6% | #1,089 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $95,200 | -66.2% | #3,050 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $754 | -35.2% | #2,456 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.3% | +13.2% | #1,811 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Greene County has a population of 11,683, making it the #2,376 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Greene County is $62,192, ranking #1,877 out of 3,222 counties — 17.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.3% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.
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The median home value in Greene County is $95,200 (-66.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $754/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.2%.
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95.9% of residents in Greene County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Greene County, Illinois
Greene County, Illinois has a total population of 11,683, making it the 2,376th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greene County is 43.4 years, which is 11.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Greene County is $62,192, which ranks #1,877 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.
The median home value in Greene County is $95,200, 66.2% below the national median. Renters in Greene County pay a median gross rent of $754 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Greene County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.4 min.
Greene County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%).
All data for Greene County, Illinois 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.