Greene County, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greene County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,083 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 49.4 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.45% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.0 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 7,846 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Greene County grew by 25.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 19,586 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Greene County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Greene County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,305 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 9.38% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greene County is about 10% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Greene County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $870,000 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $935 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.1% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Greene County is about 77.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $935 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greene County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 177 hours, about 7.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greene County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.3 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.5 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 177 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,494 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,886 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 691 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Georgia:
Chattahoochee County (8.3 min), Ben Hill County (12.5 min), Jenkins County (13.5 min).
Slowest:
Talbot County (37.2 min), Marion County (36.0 min), Paulding County (36.0 min).
The average commute time in Greene County is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Greene County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Greene County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Georgia:
Oconee County (0.4), Fulton County (0.4), Forsyth County (0.4).
Lowest:
Quitman County (0.1), Hancock County (0.1), Taliaferro County (0.1).
Health
Greene County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Greene County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.2 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 22.0% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Georgia:
Forsyth County (0.8), Oconee County (0.8), Fayette County (0.8).
Lowest:
Clinch County (0.7), Clay County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greene County, Georgia.
What is the population of Greene County, Georgia?
The population of Greene County, Georgia is 20,083, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Greene County, Georgia?
The population density of Greene County, Georgia is 49.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Greene County, Georgia?
The median household income in Greene County, Georgia is $82,305, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Greene County, Georgia?
The median home price in Greene County, Georgia is $870,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Greene County, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Greene County, Georgia is 5.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.