Greene County, Missouri's estimated 2024 population is 306,025 with a growth rate of 0.46% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greene County, Missouri is the 4th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 275,320 and has seen a growth of 11.15% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 313,095 | 1,414 | 0.45% |
| 2028 | 311,681 | 1,414 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 310,267 | 1,414 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 308,853 | 1,414 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 307,439 | 1,414 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 306,025 | 1,414 | 0.46% |
| 2023 | 304,611 | 1,414 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 303,197 | 2,099 | 0.7% |
| 2021 | 301,098 | 1,770 | 0.59% |
| 2020 | 299,328 | 5,829 | 1.99% |
| 2019 | 293,499 | 2,069 | 0.71% |
| 2018 | 291,430 | 1,600 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 289,830 | 1,716 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 288,114 | 571 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 287,543 | 2,116 | 0.74% |
| 2014 | 285,427 | 1,677 | 0.59% |
| 2013 | 283,750 | 3,200 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 280,550 | 3,040 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 277,510 | 2,190 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 275,320 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 207,949 | 22,647 | 12.22% |
| 1980 | 185,302 | 32,373 | 21.17% |
| 1970 | 152,929 | 26,653 | 21.11% |
| 1960 | 126,276 | 21,453 | 20.47% |
| 1950 | 104,823 | 14,282 | 15.77% |
| 1940 | 90,541 | 7,612 | 9.18% |
| 1930 | 82,929 | 14,231 | 20.72% |
| 1920 | 68,698 | 4,867 | 7.62% |
| 1910 | 63,831 | 11,118 | 21.09% |
| 1900 | 52,713 | 4,097 | 8.43% |
| 1890 | 48,616 | 19,815 | 68.8% |
| 1880 | 28,801 | 7,252 | 33.65% |
| 1870 | 21,549 | 8,363 | 63.42% |
| 1860 | 13,186 | 401 | 3.14% |
| 1850 | 12,785 | 7,413 | 137.99% |
| 1840 | 5,372 | -307,723 | -98.28% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262,675 | 87.8% |
| Two or more races | 16,127 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 8,997 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 5,781 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 4,450 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 746 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 412 | 0.14% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 131,109 | 2.2 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Married | 57,053 | 2.94 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Non Family | 56,487 | 1.26 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Female | 11,851 | 2.85 | 44.6 | 55.4 |
| Male | 5,718 | 2.72 | 43.6 | 56.4 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9,038 | 4.6% |
| Associates Degree | 15,810 | 8.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40,170 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 23,515 | 11.96% |
| High School Graduate | 55,513 | 28.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4,467 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 48,095 | 24.46% |
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 | 174,519 | 163,719 | 56,588 |
| 2+ Races | 7,114 | 6,591 | 1,825 |
| Hispanic | 6,236 | 5,142 | 1,298 |
| Black | 5,446 | 4,663 | 1,601 |
| Asian | 3,753 | 3,492 | 2,134 |
| Other Race | 2,173 | 1,583 | 541 |
| Native American | 484 | 438 | 177 |
| Islander | 183 | 177 | 142 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.72%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 77.6%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,309 | $57,312 | $43,579 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,313 | $73,761 | $56,416 |
| High School Graduate | $35,032 | $40,648 | $28,055 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,852 | $29,305 | $21,442 |
| Overall | $41,764 | $46,864 | $36,728 |
| Some College | $36,882 | $43,383 | $32,352 |
$41,764
Average Earnings
$46,864
Average Male
$36,728
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.39% of Greene County, Missouri residents speak only English, while 5.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 247,195 | 33,649 | 13.61% |
| Multiple | 15,919 | 3,305 | 20.76% |
| Black | 8,151 | 2,315 | 28.4% |
| Hispanic | 12,029 | 1,994 | 16.58% |
| Asian | 5,729 | 1,056 | 18.43% |
| Other | 4,332 | 697 | 16.09% |
| Native | 644 | 119 | 18.48% |
| Islander | 392 | 28 | 7.14% |
14.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.09%
Male Poverty Rate
15.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Missouri is Black, with 28.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Missouri is Islander, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.29%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.13% |
| High School | 15.59% |
| Some College | 11.24% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 39.36% |
| Female Unemployed | 31.31% |
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Employed | 7.93% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,318 | $97,885 |
| Households | $54,968 | $76,452 |
| Married Families | $87,677 | $111,489 |
| Non Families | $31,939 | $45,337 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15,784
Number of Veterans
14,589
Male Veterans
1,195
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5,684 |
| Second Gulf War | 3,345 |
| First Gulf War | 3,261 |
| Korea | 1,306 |
| World War II | 145 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4,006 |
| 75+ | 3,937 |
| 35 to 54 | 3,524 |
| 55 to 64 | 2,805 |
| 18 to 34 | 1,512 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,622 | 6.91% |
| 2+ Races | 529 | 5.71% |
| Hispanic | 310 | 3.79% |
| Black | 275 | 3.7% |
| Other Race | 171 | 5.76% |
| Asian | 133 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 54 | 8.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
63.77%
Born in Greene County, Missouri
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
1.73%
Non Citizen
1.66%
Naturalized
96.61% of Greene County, Missouri residents were born in the United States, with 63.77% having been born in Missouri. 1.73% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.