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Population Review

Greene County, Mississippi Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 59th-largest in Mississippi

The population of Greene County, Mississippi is 13,595 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest county in Mississippi. The median household income is $55,838, the median home value is $94,200, and the median age is 40.5.

The population of Greene County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (14,384 → 13,675), a -0.36% annualized rate.

Greene County within Mississippi · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

13,595

Population

-0.36%

Annual growth

19

People / sq mi

$55,838

Median Income

$94,200

Median Home Value

Greene County covers 713 sq mi of land at 19.1 people per square mile.

About Greene County, MS

Educational attainment is the headline number in Greene County: 11.9% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 13,595 residents, Greene County is a county in Mississippi.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $55,838, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 15.0%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $94,200, with typical rent around $811.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 11.9%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 44 minutes each way.

Greene County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Greene County had a population of 14,384 in 2010 and 13,675 in 2024, a -4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,384 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.

2010 · 14K20102024
Greene County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

13,675

Population (2024)

14,384

Population (2010)

14,384

Peak (2010)

-0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201014,384
201114,319
201214,331
201314,286
201414,337
201513,545
201613,547
201713,526
201813,975
201913,569
202013,529
202113,664
202213,583
202313,625
202413,675

Race & Ethnicity

White71.7%
Black or African American24.8%
Asian0.5%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

39.4%

Female

60.6%

Male

14.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
5.3%
25–34
15.5%
35–44
16.4%
45–54
15.5%
55–59
5.0%
60–64
7.5%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
4.2%
85+
1.7%

Children (under 15): 15.6% · Seniors (65+): 14.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$55,838+$923 vs state
Mean household income$70,042
Per-capita income$19,275
Poverty rate15.0%+0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate3.4%
Employment-to-population28.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
25.4%
Construction
19.9%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Retail trade
6.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.6%
Agriculture
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Public administration
4.7%

The largest employment sector in Greene County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.7%

Carpool

64.9%

Public transit

5.8%

Work from home

43.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$94,200$-67,200 vs state

Median home value

$811

Median rent

78.0%

Homeownership rate

5,137

Total housing units

74.3%

Occupied

25.7%

Vacant

22.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

84.4%

With health insurance

85.2%

With broadband internet

25.5%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

25.3%

With a disability

98.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

80.6%

High School+

11.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greene County, Mississippi has a population of 13,595 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest county in Mississippi. Population density is 19 people per square mile.

The population of Greene County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (14,384 → 13,675), a -0.36% annualized rate.

The median household income in Greene County, Mississippi is $55,838, with mean (average) household income of $70,042 and per-capita income of $19,275. 15.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Greene County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.7%), Black or African American (24.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Greene County, Mississippi is 40.5 years. Residents are 39.4% female and 60.6% male.

The median home value in Greene County is $94,200 and median monthly rent is $811. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,137 total housing units, 25.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Greene County, Mississippi is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

Jackson is among the largest cities associated with Greene County, Mississippi, with a population of 149,827.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.