Greene County, Georgia Population 2022
Greene County, Georgia's estimated population is 20,097 with a growth rate of 3.03% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greene County, Georgia is the 101st largest county in Georgia. The 2010 Population was 15,976 and has seen a growth of 25.79% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 5,405 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 10,761 | 5,356 | 99.09% |
| 1810 | 11,679 | 918 | 8.53% |
| 1820 | 13,589 | 1,910 | 16.35% |
| 1830 | 12,549 | -1,040 | -7.65% |
| 1840 | 11,690 | -859 | -6.85% |
| 1850 | 13,068 | 1,378 | 11.79% |
| 1860 | 12,652 | -416 | -3.18% |
| 1870 | 12,454 | -198 | -1.56% |
| 1880 | 17,547 | 5,093 | 40.89% |
| 1890 | 17,051 | -496 | -2.83% |
| 1900 | 16,542 | -509 | -2.99% |
| 1910 | 18,512 | 1,970 | 11.91% |
| 1920 | 18,972 | 460 | 2.48% |
| 1930 | 12,616 | -6,356 | -33.50% |
| 1940 | 13,709 | 1,093 | 8.66% |
| 1950 | 12,843 | -866 | -6.32% |
| 1960 | 11,193 | -1,650 | -12.85% |
| 1970 | 10,212 | -981 | -8.76% |
| 1980 | 11,391 | 1,179 | 11.55% |
| 1990 | 11,793 | 402 | 3.53% |
| 2010 | 15,976 | 4,183 | 35.47% |
| 2011 | 16,050 | 74 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 16,118 | 68 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 16,243 | 125 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 16,418 | 175 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 16,617 | 199 | 1.21% |
| 2016 | 16,869 | 252 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 17,203 | 334 | 1.98% |
| 2018 | 17,733 | 530 | 3.08% |
| 2019 | 18,324 | 591 | 3.33% |
| 2020 | 18,915 | 591 | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 19,506 | 591 | 3.12% |
| 2022 | 20,097 | 591 | 3.03% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,486 | 58.88% |
| Black or African American | 6,146 | 34.51% |
| Asian | 202 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 697 | 3.91% |
| Two or More Races | 273 | 1.53% |
Greene County, Georgia Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,371 | 2.39 | 76.8 |
| Married | 3,837 | 2.68 | 88.9 |
| Male | 234 | 4.9 | 64.5 |
| Female | 960 | 3.76 | 38.9 |
| Non Family | 2,340 | 1.1 | 73.7 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 674 | 5.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,055 | 7.96% |
| High School Graduate | 4,084 | 30.82% |
| Some College | 2,529 | 19.08% |
| Associates Degree | 864 | 6.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,481 | 18.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,566 | 11.82% |
Greene County, Georgia Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,517 | 7,852 | 3,688 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 89 | 36 |
| Asian | 142 | 124 | 32 |
| Black | 3,913 | 3,130 | 279 |
| Hispanic | 643 | 381 | 34 |
| Other Race | 448 | 229 | 12 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.30%.
$36,319
Average Earnings
$51,382
Average Male
$27,173
Average Female
Greene County, Georgia Language by Age
Greene County, Georgia Language
93.14% of Greene County, Georgia residents speak only English, while 6.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.72% of the population.
Greene County, Georgia Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 1,085 | 589 | 54.29% |
| Multiple | 273 | 115 | 42.12% |
| Black | 6,079 | 1,223 | 20.12% |
| Asian | 192 | 37 | 19.27% |
| White | 10,247 | 998 | 9.74% |
| Other | 454 | NaN% |
16.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.40%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greene County, Georgia
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Georgia is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Georgia is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.38%.
Greene County, Georgia Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.0%
Male Marriage Rate
51.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Greene County, Georgia Married by Age and Sex
Greene County, Georgia Marriage
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.
Greene County, Georgia Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 946 | 10.40% |
| Black | 330 | 7.20% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 13.17% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 8.39% |
Greene County, Georgia Veterans by Education
9.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.8%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
63.83%
Born in Greene County, Georgia
94.99%
Native Born
5.01%
Foreign Born
3.10%
Non Citizen
1.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.99% of Greene County, Georgia residents were born in the United States, with 63.83% having been born in Georgia. 3.10% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990