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World Population Review
Greene County, Mississippi Population 2021
Greene County, Mississippi's estimated population is 12,766 with a growth rate of -3.11% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greene County, Mississippi is the 62nd largest county in Mississippi. The 2010 Population was 14,389 and has seen a growth of -11.28% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,766 | -410 | -3.11% |
| 2020 | 13,176 | -410 | -3.02% |
| 2019 | 13,586 | -410 | -2.93% |
| 2018 | 13,996 | 467 | 3.45% |
| 2017 | 13,529 | -37 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 13,566 | 17 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 13,549 | -791 | -5.52% |
| 2014 | 14,340 | 52 | 0.36% |
| 2013 | 14,288 | -45 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 14,333 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 2011 | 14,323 | -66 | -0.46% |
| 2010 | 14,389 | 4,169 | 40.79% |
| 1990 | 10,220 | 393 | 4.00% |
| 1980 | 9,827 | 1,282 | 15.00% |
| 1970 | 8,545 | 179 | 2.14% |
| 1960 | 8,366 | 151 | 1.84% |
| 1950 | 8,215 | -1,297 | -13.64% |
| 1940 | 9,512 | -1,132 | -10.64% |
| 1930 | 10,644 | 214 | 2.05% |
| 1920 | 10,430 | 4,380 | 72.40% |
| 1910 | 6,050 | -745 | -10.96% |
| 1900 | 6,795 | 2,889 | 73.96% |
| 1890 | 3,906 | 712 | 22.29% |
| 1880 | 3,194 | 1,156 | 56.72% |
| 1870 | 2,038 | -194 | -8.69% |
| 1860 | 2,232 | 214 | 10.60% |
| 1850 | 2,018 | 382 | 23.35% |
| 1840 | 1,636 | -218 | -11.76% |
| 1830 | 1,854 | 409 | 28.30% |
| 1820 | 1,445 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
-3.11%
County Website
State
Founded
1811
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
14,389
Growth Since 2010
-11.28%
Greene County, Mississippi Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,021 | 73.44% |
| Black or African American | 3,538 | 25.93% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race | 3 | 0.02% |
Greene County, Mississippi Population by Race
Greene County, Mississippi Population Pyramid $2021
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Greene County, Mississippi Population by Age
Greene County, Mississippi Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,925 | 2.5 | 82.8 |
| Married | 1,955 | 3.2 | 91.7 |
| Non Family | 1,301 | 1.15 | 72.4 |
| Female | 393 | 3.03 | 86.8 |
| Male | 276 | 3.08 | 62.7 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Greene County, Mississippi Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 652 | 6.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,679 | 17.14% |
| High School Graduate | 3,297 | 33.66% |
| Some College | 2,509 | 25.61% |
| Associates Degree | 707 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 612 | 6.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 340 | 3.47% |
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Greene County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Greene County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,969 | 5,712 | 760 |
| Black | 2,636 | 1,612 | 136 |
| Hispanic | 145 | 108 | 55 |
| Native American | 30 | 28 | |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 5 | 1 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 37.93%.
Greene County, Mississippi Educational Attainment by Race
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$32,283
Average Earnings
$42,903
Average Male
$24,176
Average Female
Greene County, Mississippi Earnings by Educational Attainment
Greene County, Mississippi Language by Age
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Greene County, Mississippi Language
98.53% of Greene County, Mississippi residents speak only English, while 1.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
Greene County, Mississippi Language
Greene County, Mississippi Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,157 | 1,155 | 14.16% |
| Black | 1,514 | 579 | 38.24% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 65 | 87.84% |
| Native | 15 | 2 | 13.33% |
18.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.10%
Male Poverty Rate
17.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greene County, Mississippi
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Mississippi is Hispanic, with 87.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greene County, Mississippi is Native, with 13.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.14%.
Greene County, Mississippi Poverty
Greene County, Mississippi Poverty Rate by Education
Greene County, Mississippi Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Greene County, Mississippi Married by Age and Sex
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Greene County, Mississippi 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 45-54.
Greene County, Mississippi Marital Status by Race
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Greene County, Mississippi Marital Status
Greene County, Mississippi Veterans by War
Greene County, Mississippi Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 585 | 7.38% |
| Black | 201 | 6.72% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 13.73% |
| Native American | 4 | 13.33% |
Greene County, Mississippi Veterans by Race
Greene County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
63.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
Greene County, Mississippi Veterans by Education
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33.4%
Labor Force Participation
29.4%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
Greene County, Mississippi Employment by Age
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Greene County, Mississippi Employment by Race
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Greene County, Mississippi Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.22%
Native Born
1.78%
Foreign Born
1.69%
Non Citizen
0.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.22% of Greene County, Mississippi residents were born in the United States, with 71.29% having been born in Mississippi. 1.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Greene County, Mississippi Place of Birth
- 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