Greene County, North Carolina Population 2022
Greene County, North Carolina's estimated population is 20,958 with a growth rate of -0.18% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greene County, North Carolina is the 81st largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 Population was 21,258 and has seen a growth of -1.41% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1790 | 6,893 | 0.00% | |
| 1800 | 4,218 | -2,675 | -38.81% |
| 1810 | 4,867 | 649 | 15.39% |
| 1820 | 4,533 | -334 | -6.86% |
| 1830 | 6,413 | 1,880 | 41.47% |
| 1840 | 6,595 | 182 | 2.84% |
| 1850 | 6,619 | 24 | 0.36% |
| 1860 | 7,925 | 1,306 | 19.73% |
| 1870 | 8,687 | 762 | 9.62% |
| 1880 | 10,037 | 1,350 | 15.54% |
| 1890 | 10,039 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 1900 | 12,038 | 1,999 | 19.91% |
| 1910 | 13,083 | 1,045 | 8.68% |
| 1920 | 16,212 | 3,129 | 23.92% |
| 1930 | 18,656 | 2,444 | 15.08% |
| 1940 | 18,548 | -108 | -0.58% |
| 1950 | 18,024 | -524 | -2.83% |
| 1960 | 16,741 | -1,283 | -7.12% |
| 1970 | 14,967 | -1,774 | -10.60% |
| 1980 | 16,117 | 1,150 | 7.68% |
| 1990 | 15,384 | -733 | -4.55% |
| 2010 | 21,258 | 5,874 | 38.18% |
| 2011 | 21,514 | 256 | 1.20% |
| 2012 | 21,191 | -323 | -1.50% |
| 2013 | 21,011 | -180 | -0.85% |
| 2014 | 21,012 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 20,950 | -62 | -0.30% |
| 2016 | 21,078 | 128 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 20,963 | -115 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 21,106 | 143 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 21,069 | -37 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 21,032 | -37 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 20,995 | -37 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 20,958 | -37 | -0.18% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,961 | 56.99% |
| Black or African American | 7,087 | 33.77% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 103 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.04% |
| Some Other Race | 550 | 2.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1,268 | 6.04% |
Greene County, North Carolina Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,218 | 2.56 | 69.6 |
| Married | 3,098 | 3.09 | 79.7 |
| Male | 322 | 3.81 | 61.8 |
| Female | 1,257 | 3.58 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 2,541 | 1.25 | 65.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,419 | 9.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,141 | 14.24% |
| High School Graduate | 4,797 | 31.90% |
| Some College | 3,237 | 21.52% |
| Associates Degree | 1,884 | 12.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,152 | 7.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 409 | 2.72% |
Greene County, North Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 753 | 519 | 113 |
| White | 7,660 | 6,610 | 1,106 |
| Black | 5,129 | 3,806 | 341 |
| Hispanic | 1,720 | 648 | 69 |
| Other Race | 297 | 130 | 1 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | |
| Native American | 97 | 37 | |
| Islander | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.01%.
$31,433
Average Earnings
$35,302
Average Male
$27,237
Average Female
Greene County, North Carolina Language by Age
Greene County, North Carolina Language
84.77% of Greene County, North Carolina residents speak only English, while 15.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.26% of the population.
Greene County, North Carolina Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,986 | 1,078 | 36.10% |
| Black | 5,899 | 1,671 | 28.33% |
| Multiple | 1,121 | 161 | 14.36% |
| White | 8,979 | 1,103 | 12.28% |
| Other | 129 | NaN% |
21.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.99%
Male Poverty Rate
22.46%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greene County, North Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greene County, North Carolina is Hispanic, with 36.10% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greene County, North Carolina is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.21%.
Greene County, North Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Greene County, North Carolina Married by Age and Sex
Greene County, North Carolina 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, North Carolina Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 592 | 6.19% |
| Black | 408 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 15 | 15.46% |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 3.65% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.74% |
Greene County, North Carolina Veterans by Education
9.30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.7%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
75.16%
Born in Greene County, North Carolina
92.36%
Native Born
7.64%
Foreign Born
6.48%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.36% of Greene County, North Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 75.16% having been born in North Carolina. 6.48% 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