Population 34,835 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greene County
Household size in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.37 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Greene County are small: just 2.20 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Pennsylvania counties have smaller households: only three of 67.
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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Greene County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 40.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.9% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Greene County as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Pennsylvania overall (10.7%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Greene County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.5% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, 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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Greene County than nationally: 11.4%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.3 points, as it has 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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1963 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Greene County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. 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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $515 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $681 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$309 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Greene County costs $823 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $309 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 24.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable 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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greene County: 21.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southwest.
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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.0% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Greene County have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Pennsylvania overall (91.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.0 points, in line with the national trend.
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 | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.3%, unemployment in Greene County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.9 points, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 | 2.20 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 22.9% | 11.4% | 1961 | $823 | 21.9% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Fayette County | 2.23 | 45.6 | 10.2% | 27.6% | 11.6% | 1960 | $847 | 19.1% | 89.9% | 6.3% |
| Marshall County | 2.36 | 46.3 | 12.5% | 21.6% | 15.8% | 1961 | $831 | 19.2% | 91.4% | 5.1% |
| Monroe County | 2.40 | 45.6 | 7.8% | 20.1% | 17.6% | 1976 | $769 | 12.0% | 90.6% | 5.9% |
| Noble County | 2.50 | 51.2 | 5.0% | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1977 | $702 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 1.5% |
| Muskingum County | 2.49 | 40.6 | 14.4% | 31.8% | 11.1% | 1972 | $870 | 21.4% | 90.5% | 4.5% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 47.0 | 8.5% | 22.4% | 11.4% | 1976 | $821 | 17.7% | 89.3% | 2.9% |
| Perry County | 2.66 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 23.6% | 10.8% | 1975 | $845 | 15.9% | 88.4% | 3.5% |
| Franklin County | 2.52 | 42.5 | 10.4% | 26.5% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,149 | 24.5% | 91.1% | 3.9% |
| Fairfield County | 2.72 | 40.7 | 11.4% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,388 | 32.6% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Adams County | 2.53 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 21.1% | 6.7% | 1979 | $1,200 | 25.5% | 91.4% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Sullivan County, NH · Ford County, KS · Franklin County, AL · Shelby County, IN · Shenandoah County, VA · Siskiyou County, CA · Stark County, ND · Steele County, MN · Stephens County, GA · Stephenson County, IL
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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