Greene County, North Carolina
NC · FIPS 37079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,486 | — | #1,853 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,244 | -29.1% | #2,581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.9 years | +2.6% | #2,152 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $117,400 | -58.4% | #2,725 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $853 | -26.7% | #1,720 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.0% | +67.0% | #2,766 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Greene County has a population of 20,486, making it the #1,853 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Greene County is $53,244, ranking #2,581 out of 3,222 counties — 29.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.0% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Greene County is $117,400 (-58.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $853/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.5%.
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83.4% of residents in Greene County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.1% below the national rate.
About Greene County, North Carolina
Greene County, North Carolina has a total population of 20,486, making it the 1,853rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greene County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Greene County is $53,244, which ranks #2,581 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Greene County is $117,400, 58.4% below the national median. Renters in Greene County pay a median gross rent of $853 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Greene County, 12.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 63.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Greene County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 45.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.5%).
All data for Greene County, North Carolina 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.