Population 303,375 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greene County
Household size in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.25 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Greene County are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Of Missouri's 115 counties, only four have smaller households.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.5 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Greene County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 37.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the southeast.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Greene County (10.0%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Missouri.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.8% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.0% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.5% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Greene County than nationally: 42.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 40.2% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 4.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only two of Missouri's 115 counties have a higher share of renters.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Greene County than nationally: 6.9%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Missouri counties have a lower vacancy rate: only five of 115.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in Greene County was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in Missouri overall, where the median home dates to 1978. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the north.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $699 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $765 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $840 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,087 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$388 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Greene County costs $1,087 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $388 a month from 2006–10, a 56% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just 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 southeast.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.7% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.8% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.1% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Greene County as nationally: 33.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Missouri counties have a higher share of college graduates: only 11 of 115.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Greene County is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, mirroring the country. Greene County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Missouri counties.
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 | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Greene County has been low: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.3 points from 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 | 2.33 | 38.5 | 10.0% | 42.5% | 6.9% | 1983 | $1,087 | 33.0% | 93.8% | 3.4% |
| Christian County | 2.65 | 39.2 | 9.0% | 24.1% | 5.2% | 1998 | $1,093 | 33.1% | 93.9% | 3.4% |
| Webster County | 2.88 | 37.1 | 8.1% | 22.6% | 10.5% | 1989 | $850 | 18.4% | 88.3% | 3.1% |
| Lawrence County | 2.70 | 39.8 | 10.3% | 26.1% | 11.7% | 1980 | $855 | 16.9% | 87.4% | 4.2% |
| Wright County | 2.74 | 39.9 | 11.0% | 22.9% | 13.4% | 1980 | $634 | 15.6% | 83.5% | 4.1% |
| Jasper County | 2.52 | 37.8 | 13.9% | 37.2% | 10.2% | 1985 | $993 | 25.4% | 89.0% | 3.5% |
| Cherokee County | 2.45 | 42.7 | 9.2% | 24.5% | 13.3% | 1966 | $869 | 19.4% | 89.6% | 3.0% |
| Shannon County | 2.48 | 46.0 | 9.9% | 20.1% | 16.7% | 1980 | $521 | 12.9% | 84.3% | 1.5% |
| Labette County | 2.44 | 42.2 | 11.5% | 26.0% | 14.0% | 1961 | $762 | 20.3% | 89.9% | 3.3% |
| Montgomery County | 2.40 | 41.3 | 11.1% | 27.1% | 16.3% | 1960 | $776 | 22.1% | 90.7% | 4.2% |
| Wayne County | 2.34 | 46.3 | 7.5% | 24.9% | 23.2% | 1980 | $645 | 13.2% | 81.1% | 6.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Harford County, MD · Somerset County, NJ · Smith County, TX · Shelby County, AL · Jefferson County, MO · Jackson County, OR · Ingham County, MI · Henry County, GA · Henrico County, VA · Hays County, TX
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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