Greene County, Alabama's estimated 2024 population is 7,230 with a growth rate of -1.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greene County, Alabama is the 67th largest county in Alabama. The 2010 population was 8,990 and has seen a growth of -19.58% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,675 | -111 | -1.64% |
| 2028 | 6,786 | -111 | -1.61% |
| 2027 | 6,897 | -111 | -1.58% |
| 2026 | 7,008 | -111 | -1.56% |
| 2025 | 7,119 | -111 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 7,230 | -111 | -1.51% |
| 2023 | 7,341 | -111 | -1.49% |
| 2022 | 7,452 | -162 | -2.13% |
| 2021 | 7,614 | -86 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 7,700 | -404 | -4.99% |
| 2019 | 8,104 | -108 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 8,212 | -100 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 8,312 | -173 | -2.04% |
| 2016 | 8,485 | -24 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 8,509 | -76 | -0.89% |
| 2014 | 8,585 | -164 | -1.87% |
| 2013 | 8,749 | -100 | -1.13% |
| 2012 | 8,849 | -54 | -0.61% |
| 2011 | 8,903 | -87 | -0.97% |
| 2010 | 8,990 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 10,153 | -868 | -7.88% |
| 1980 | 11,021 | 371 | 3.48% |
| 1970 | 10,650 | -2,950 | -21.69% |
| 1960 | 13,600 | -2,882 | -17.49% |
| 1950 | 16,482 | -2,703 | -14.09% |
| 1940 | 19,185 | -560 | -2.84% |
| 1930 | 19,745 | 1,612 | 8.89% |
| 1920 | 18,133 | -4,584 | -20.18% |
| 1910 | 22,717 | -1,465 | -6.06% |
| 1900 | 24,182 | 2,175 | 9.88% |
| 1890 | 22,007 | 76 | 0.35% |
| 1880 | 21,931 | 3,532 | 19.2% |
| 1870 | 18,399 | -12,460 | -40.38% |
| 1860 | 30,859 | -582 | -1.85% |
| 1850 | 31,441 | 7,417 | 30.87% |
| 1840 | 24,024 | 8,998 | 59.88% |
| 1830 | 15,026 | 10,472 | 229.95% |
| 1820 | 4,554 | -2,121 | -31.78% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,186 | 81.51% |
| White | 1,360 | 17.92% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.12% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,037 | 2.46 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Non Family | 1,342 | 1.06 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Married | 909 | 2.87 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Female | 699 | 4.33 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Male | 87 | 4.76 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
69.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 738 | 13.99% |
| Associates Degree | 401 | 7.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 396 | 7.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 262 | 4.97% |
| High School Graduate | 2,407 | 45.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 4% |
| Some College | 859 | 16.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,113 | 3,378 | 345 |
| White | 1,103 | 918 | 284 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 23 | 20 |
| Other Race | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $2,499 | $182,868 | $2,499 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,552 | $86,250 | $55,431 |
| High School Graduate | $26,333 | $24,338 | $26,677 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $9,357 |
| Overall | $30,331 | $33,818 | $26,331 |
| Some College | $35,154 | $40,992 | $26,569 |
$30,331
Average Earnings
$33,818
Average Male
$26,331
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.97% of Greene County, Alabama residents speak only English, while 1.03% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,173 | 2,567 | 41.58% |
| White | 1,272 | 108 | 8.49% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 20 | 37.04% |
| Multiple | 5 | 2 | 40% |
35.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.73%
Male Poverty Rate
42.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Alabama is Black, with 41.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Alabama is White, with 8.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.94% |
| High School | 35.65% |
| Some College | 13.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.41% |
| Male Unemployed | 45.28% |
| Female Employed | 15.88% |
| Male Employed | 10.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,606 | $63,490 |
| Households | $31,495 | $48,047 |
| Married Families | $59,728 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,900 | $27,818 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
395
Number of Veterans
347
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 75+ | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 229 | 4.83% |
| White | 166 | 14.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
40.2%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.11%
Born in Greene County, Alabama
98.76%
Native Born
1.24%
Foreign Born
0.11%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
98.76% of Greene County, Alabama residents were born in the United States, with 86.11% having been born in Alabama. 0.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.