Greene County, Georgia Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 93rd-largest in Georgia
The population of Greene County, Georgia is 19,586 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 93rd-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $84,530, the median home value is $342,200, and the median age is 52.3.
The population of Greene County has grown 32.0% since 2010 (15,977 → 21,091), a +2.00% annualized rate.
19,586
Population
+2.00%
Annual growth
51
People / sq mi
$84,530
Median Income
$342,200
Median Home Value
Greene County covers 388 sq mi of land at 50.5 people per square mile.
About Greene County, GA
Greene County skews on age — the median resident is 52.3, older than the national median. Greene County is a county in Georgia with a population of 19,586.
Median household income is $84,530, above the US median of $78,538. Only 6.3% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $342,200, with typical rent around $936.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US counties — 36.4% of adults hold a four-year degree, near the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 11.9%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The age structure shapes everything downstream in Greene County — from housing demand to the mix of working-age earners reflected in the income figures above.
Greene County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Greene County had a population of 15,977 in 2010 and 21,091 in 2024, a 32.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,091 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.01%.
21,091
Population (2024)
15,977
Population (2010)
21,091
Peak (2024)
2.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,977 |
| 2011 | 16,049 |
| 2012 | 16,116 |
| 2013 | 16,241 |
| 2014 | 16,418 |
| 2015 | 16,620 |
| 2016 | 16,892 |
| 2017 | 17,225 |
| 2018 | 17,730 |
| 2019 | 18,356 |
| 2020 | 19,032 |
| 2021 | 19,553 |
| 2022 | 20,136 |
| 2023 | 20,733 |
| 2024 | 21,091 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.0% |
| Black or African American | 30.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
52.3
Median Age
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Male
30.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 30.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $84,530+$9,866 vs state |
| Mean household income | $138,416 |
| Per-capita income | $56,767 |
| Poverty rate | 6.3%-3.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Greene County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.7%
Carpool
77.1%
Public transit
11.9%
Work from home
28.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$342,200+$69,300 vs state
Median home value
$936
Median rent
79.1%
Homeownership rate
10,503
Total housing units
74.7%
Occupied
25.3%
Vacant
20.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
84.6%
With health insurance
91.4%
With broadband internet
29.2%
Foreign-born
8.5%
Veterans (18+)
13.6%
With a disability
94.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
90.2%
High School+
36.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greene County, Georgia has a population of 19,586 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 93rd-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 51 people per square mile.
The population of Greene County has grown 32.0% since 2010 (15,977 → 21,091), a +2.00% annualized rate.
The median household income in Greene County, Georgia is $84,530, with mean (average) household income of $138,416 and per-capita income of $56,767. 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Greene County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (60.0%), Black or African American (30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Greene County, Georgia is 52.3 years. Residents are 49.8% female and 50.2% male.
The median home value in Greene County is $342,200 and median monthly rent is $936. 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,503 total housing units, 25.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Greene County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Greene County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.