Greene County, Mississippi Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Greene County, MS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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F
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 93% of counties in Mississippi
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in Mississippi
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,615 | 2,946,497 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.9 | 60.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.29% | -0.18% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 36.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,109 | 1,145,227 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Greene County declined by 0.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 13,615 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Greene County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 25.2% of residents. That is 4.9 points above Mississippi as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,754 20.2% -1.9 pts
- Millennials 29–44 3,433 25.2% +4.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 3,054 22.4% +3.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,075 15.2% -2.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Mississippi, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 40.0% of the people living in Greene County and men 60.0%.
- Women 40.0% Mississippi 51.5%
- Men 60.0% Mississippi 48.5%
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Economy
Greene County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,651 | $56,669 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.94% | 4.27% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 11.9% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Greene County is about 5% lower than in Mississippi.
Housing
| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $161,380 | $130,069 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $802 | $954 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 82.2% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Greene County is about 16.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $802 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Greene County spend about 65 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 272 hours, about 11.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.7 | 21.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 65.3 | 43.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 272 | 179 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,438 | $5,558 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,469 | 6,176 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 289 | 914 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Mississippi:
Sharkey County (11.9 min), Coahoma County (13.2 min), Leflore County (15.2 min).
Slowest:
Wilkinson County (36.8 min), Tate County (32.8 min), Greene County (32.7 min).
The average commute time in Greene County is 33 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Mississippi.
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 F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 21.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.4), Lafayette County (0.3), Oktibbeha County (0.3).
Lowest:
Issaquena County (0.1), Tallahatchie County (0.2), Greene County (0.2).
Health
Greene County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.0 | 74.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.7% | 23.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.3% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Mississippi:
Madison County (0.8), Lafayette County (0.8), Oktibbeha County (0.8).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.7), Quitman County (0.7), Sharkey County (0.7).
Greene County, MS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Greene County, MS compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County, MS | 13,615 | $53,651 #3/3 | $161,380 #2/3 | 32.7 min #3/3 |
| George County, MS | 25,170 | $59,773 | $59,090 | 31.1 min |
| Forrest County, MS | 78,271 | $54,020 | $258,536 | 17.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Greene County, Mississippi.
What is the population of Greene County, Mississippi?
About 13,615 people live in Greene County, Mississippi, in 4,109 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 40.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Greene County, Mississippi urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Greene County, Mississippi has 19 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 22% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Greene County, Mississippi?
The median home costs 3.0 times the median household income ($161,380 against $53,651), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $802 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Greene County, Mississippi?
Unemployment in Greene County, Mississippi is 11.9%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Greene County, Mississippi?
10.3% of adults in Greene County, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 10), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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