Greene County, Mississippi

MS · FIPS 28041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 13,615 #2,255 / 3,222
30th
Median Household Income $54,276 -27.8% #2,518 / 3,222
22th
Median Age 40.5 years +4.1% #1,961 / 3,222
39th
Median Home Value $92,700 -67.1% #3,074 / 3,222
4th
Median Gross Rent $802 -31.0% #2,082 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 18.3% +45.1% #2,489 / 3,222
23th

Demographics

Greene County has a population of 13,615, making it the #2,255 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Greene County is $54,276, ranking #2,518 out of 3,222 counties — 27.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.3% and unemployment stands at 11.9%.

Median Household Income
$54,276 −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,518 of 3,222
22th percentile
Per Capita Income
$20,638 −50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,118 of 3,222
3th percentile
Poverty Rate
18.3% +45.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,489 of 3,222
23th percentile
Unemployment Rate
11.9% +124.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,152 of 3,222
2th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.5% −68.7% vs nat'l
Rank #3,168 of 3,222
2th percentile
Mean Commute Time
43.4 min +57.4% vs nat'l
Rank #23 of 3,222
99th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Greene County is $92,700 (-67.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $802/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.2%.

Median Home Value
$92,700 −67.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,074 of 3,222
4th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$802 −31.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,082 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.2% +27.6% vs nat'l
Rank #342 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.2% Homeownership

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Health

84.5% of residents in Greene County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.9% below the national rate.

84.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.5% −7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,921 of 3,222
9th percentile

About Greene County, Mississippi

Greene County, Mississippi has a total population of 13,615, making it the 2,255th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greene County is 40.5 years, which is 4.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Greene County is $54,276, which ranks #2,518 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 27.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9%.

The median home value in Greene County is $92,700, 67.1% below the national median. Renters in Greene County pay a median gross rent of $802 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Greene County, 10.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 68.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 43.4 min.

Greene County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.9% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (23.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).

All data for Greene County, Mississippi 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.