Greene County, Georgia's estimated 2024 population is 21,333 with a growth rate of 2.95% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greene County, Georgia is the 85th largest county in Georgia. The 2010 population was 15,977 and has seen a growth of 33.52% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,388 | 611 | 2.57% |
| 2028 | 23,777 | 611 | 2.64% |
| 2027 | 23,166 | 611 | 2.71% |
| 2026 | 22,555 | 611 | 2.78% |
| 2025 | 21,944 | 611 | 2.86% |
| 2024 | 21,333 | 611 | 2.95% |
| 2023 | 20,722 | 611 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 20,111 | 567 | 2.9% |
| 2021 | 19,544 | 516 | 2.71% |
| 2020 | 19,028 | 672 | 3.66% |
| 2019 | 18,356 | 626 | 3.53% |
| 2018 | 17,730 | 505 | 2.93% |
| 2017 | 17,225 | 333 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 16,892 | 272 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 16,620 | 202 | 1.23% |
| 2014 | 16,418 | 177 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 16,241 | 125 | 0.78% |
| 2012 | 16,116 | 67 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 16,049 | 72 | 0.45% |
| 2010 | 15,977 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 11,793 | 402 | 3.53% |
| 1980 | 11,391 | 1,179 | 11.55% |
| 1970 | 10,212 | -981 | -8.76% |
| 1960 | 11,193 | -1,650 | -12.85% |
| 1950 | 12,843 | -866 | -6.32% |
| 1940 | 13,709 | 1,093 | 8.66% |
| 1930 | 12,616 | -6,356 | -33.5% |
| 1920 | 18,972 | 460 | 2.48% |
| 1910 | 18,512 | 1,970 | 11.91% |
| 1900 | 16,542 | -509 | -2.99% |
| 1890 | 17,051 | -496 | -2.83% |
| 1880 | 17,547 | 5,093 | 40.89% |
| 1870 | 12,454 | -198 | -1.56% |
| 1860 | 12,652 | -416 | -3.18% |
| 1850 | 13,068 | 1,378 | 11.79% |
| 1840 | 11,690 | -859 | -6.85% |
| 1830 | 12,549 | -1,040 | -7.65% |
| 1820 | 13,589 | 1,910 | 16.35% |
| 1810 | 11,679 | 918 | 8.53% |
| 1800 | 10,761 | 5,356 | 99.09% |
| 1790 | 5,405 | -18,983 | -77.84% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,363 | 59.74% |
| Black or African American | 5,968 | 31.38% |
| Two or more races | 815 | 4.28% |
| Other race | 652 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 222 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,617 | 2.47 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Married | 3,882 | 2.7 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 2,323 | 1.12 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 1,153 | 4.02 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Male | 259 | 4.33 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
79.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,169 | 8.26% |
| Associates Degree | 968 | 6.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,029 | 21.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,702 | 12.02% |
| High School Graduate | 4,298 | 30.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 521 | 3.68% |
| Some College | 2,468 | 17.44% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,290 | 8,596 | 4,209 |
| Black | 3,794 | 2,967 | 286 |
| Hispanic | 699 | 542 | 105 |
| Other Race | 443 | 301 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 359 | 344 | 140 |
| Asian | 153 | 141 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 95.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 45.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,239 | $121,750 | $42,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,179 | $82,941 | $66,513 |
| High School Graduate | $34,191 | $37,593 | $30,909 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,333 | $33,911 | $23,125 |
| Overall | $46,143 | $57,833 | $33,525 |
| Some College | $45,464 | $59,905 | $25,086 |
$46,143
Average Earnings
$57,833
Average Male
$33,525
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.42% of Greene County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 6.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,071 | 936 | 8.45% |
| Black | 5,879 | 820 | 13.95% |
| Hispanic | 1,249 | 554 | 44.36% |
| Other | 652 | 434 | 66.56% |
| Multiple | 815 | 165 | 20.25% |
| Asian | 217 | 43 | 19.82% |
12.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.46%
Male Poverty Rate
15.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Georgia is Other, with 66.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Georgia is White, with 8.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.42% |
| High School | 14.14% |
| Some College | 5.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.17% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 12.55% |
| Female Employed | 6.15% |
| Male Employed | 5.65% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.01% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,840 | $147,060 |
| Households | $77,527 | $126,105 |
| Married Families | $115,865 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,396 | $76,805 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.6%
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
1,310
Number of Veterans
1,252
Male Veterans
58
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 674 |
| First Gulf War | 205 |
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 129 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 519 |
| 65 to 74 | 441 |
| 35 to 54 | 174 |
| 55 to 64 | 144 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 993 | 9.98% |
| Black | 290 | 6.44% |
| Hispanic | 56 | 6.96% |
| 2+ Races | 27 | 5.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.9%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
64.46%
Born in Greene County, Georgia
95.75%
Native Born
4.25%
Foreign Born
2.62%
Non Citizen
1.63%
Naturalized
95.75% of Greene County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 64.46% having been born in Georgia. 2.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.