Greene County, Indiana Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 53rd-largest in Indiana
The population of Greene County, Indiana is 30,954 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest county in Indiana. The median household income is $59,753, the median home value is $129,900, and the median age is 43.1.
The population of Greene County has declined 6.0% since 2010 (33,205 → 31,219), a -0.44% annualized rate.
30,954
Population
-0.44%
Annual growth
57
People / sq mi
$59,753
Median Income
$129,900
Median Home Value
Greene County covers 542 sq mi of land at 57.1 people per square mile.
About Greene County, IN
Educational attainment is the headline number in Greene County: 14.6% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 30,954 residents, Greene County is a county in Indiana.
The typical household here earns about $59,753, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 10.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $129,900, with typical rent around $788.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 6.2%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Greene County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Greene County had a population of 33,205 in 2010 and 31,219 in 2024, a -6.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 33,205 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.43%.
31,219
Population (2024)
33,205
Population (2010)
33,205
Peak (2010)
-0.43%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 33,205 |
| 2011 | 33,034 |
| 2012 | 32,947 |
| 2013 | 32,746 |
| 2014 | 32,654 |
| 2015 | 32,428 |
| 2016 | 32,231 |
| 2017 | 32,194 |
| 2018 | 32,124 |
| 2019 | 32,117 |
| 2020 | 30,805 |
| 2021 | 30,874 |
| 2022 | 31,076 |
| 2023 | 31,132 |
| 2024 | 31,219 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.1
Median Age
49.2%
Female
50.8%
Male
19.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 19.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $59,753$-10,298 vs state |
| Mean household income | $76,976 |
| Per-capita income | $32,807 |
| Poverty rate | 10.8%+2.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 55.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Greene County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
81.3%
Public transit
6.2%
Work from home
28.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$129,900$-71,700 vs state
Median home value
$788
Median rent
75.3%
Homeownership rate
14,366
Total housing units
89.0%
Occupied
11.0%
Vacant
24.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.9%
With health insurance
90.2%
With broadband internet
14.6%
Foreign-born
9.3%
Veterans (18+)
19.9%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
88.1%
High School+
14.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Greene County, Indiana has a population of 30,954 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest county in Indiana. Population density is 57 people per square mile.
The population of Greene County has declined 6.0% since 2010 (33,205 → 31,219), a -0.44% annualized rate.
The median household income in Greene County, Indiana is $59,753, with mean (average) household income of $76,976 and per-capita income of $32,807. 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Greene County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Greene County, Indiana is 43.1 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.
The median home value in Greene County is $129,900 and median monthly rent is $788. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 14,366 total housing units, 11.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Greene County, Indiana is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.
Indianapolis is among the largest cities associated with Greene County, Indiana, with a population of 882,043.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.