Population 20,109 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greene County
Household size in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Greene County run small, averaging 2.48 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.9 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Greene County skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Georgia counties are older: only three of 159.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in Greene County (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Georgia overall (13.4%). The single-parent share has fallen 6.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greene County
Renters in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.4% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.1% of households in Greene County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over half of owners (53.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.9% of the housing in Greene County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 7.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Greene County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $929 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $807 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,016 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,358 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$428 | +$609 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greene County pays $1,358 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $428 a month from 2006–10, a 46% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greene County
Bachelor's degrees in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.0% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.4% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.9 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Greene County (36.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of Georgia's 159 counties, only 13 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.9% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.8% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greene County is close to the national rate: 88.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 10.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.0 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Greene County than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 8.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greene County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 2.48 | 53.2 | 11.5% | 22.1% | 21.9% | 1988 | $1,358 | 36.9% | 88.8% | 3.8% |
| Taliaferro County | 2.71 | 46.3 | 20.9% | 17.9% | 36.4% | 1975 | $657 | 11.9% | 87.4% | 5.4% |
| Morgan County | 2.60 | 43.9 | 9.3% | 21.8% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,317 | 29.7% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Warren County | 2.41 | 44.7 | 12.7% | 27.8% | 18.7% | 1980 | $682 | 12.6% | 77.6% | 10.4% |
| McDuffie County | 2.69 | 41.1 | 16.1% | 35.0% | 13.8% | 1986 | $884 | 17.8% | 86.7% | 1.9% |
| Newton County | 2.88 | 37.1 | 17.0% | 26.2% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,555 | 24.9% | 90.5% | 6.7% |
| Rockdale County | 2.90 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,578 | 33.5% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Henry County | 2.97 | 37.9 | 14.1% | 25.1% | 6.6% | 2000 | $1,830 | 30.0% | 93.1% | 6.1% |
| Columbia County | 2.99 | 38.2 | 13.6% | 21.9% | 11.0% | 1999 | $1,623 | 38.5% | 92.5% | 4.6% |
| Richmond County | 2.73 | 37.2 | 19.2% | 48.8% | 16.8% | 1982 | $1,226 | 25.2% | 87.3% | 9.2% |
| Clayton County | 2.91 | 34.6 | 20.6% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,577 | 23.2% | 85.7% | 7.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greene County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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