Greene County's 2026 population is estimated at 20,725, reflecting a 0.13% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Greene County is the 80th largest county in North Carolina. The 2010 population was 21,257 and has grown -2.5% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 38.2 years
There are 16,624 adults, (3,544 of whom are seniors) in Greene County.
Female: 8,675 (42.3%)
Male: 11,811 (57.7%)
The racial composition of Greene County includes 47.89% White, 31.8% Black or African American, 6.92% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,811 | 47.89% |
| Black or African American | 6,514 | 31.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,511 | 12.26% |
| Other race | 1,417 | 6.92% |
| Native American | 221 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
Greene County 's average per capita income is $35,143. Household income levels show a median of $53,244. The poverty rate stands at 21.05%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,411 | - |
| Families | $60,095 | $72,979 |
| Households | $53,244 | $62,162 |
| Non Families | $40,932 | $42,728 |
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