Greene County, Virginia Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Greene County, Virginia, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Greene County, Virginia. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Greene County, Virginia. The estimated population of Greene County, Virginia is 20,374 people, with a median age of 39.8.

We can look at the total population in Greene County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
20,374
+3.24%
+6.04%
2020
19,734
+1.1%
-
2019
19,519
+0.56%
-
2018
19,410
+1.03%
-
2017
19,213
 - -

Population of Greene County, Virginia by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
80.3%
83.3%
 -3.60%
Black/African American
6.2%
5.9%
 +5.08%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
5.7%
 +10.53%
Asian
2.1%
1.3%
 +61.54%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
3.2%
 +6.25%
Other
1.4%
0.5%
 +180.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Greene County, Virginia by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.8 +3.38% 40.7 +5.71% 39.2 +1.55%
2020 38.5 -2.78% 38.5 +0.79% 38.6 -5.62%
2019 39.6 -1.25% 38.2 -1.29% 40.9 -1.45%
2018 40.1 +1.26% 38.7 -1.02% 41.5 +2.47%
2017 39.6 - 39.1 - 40.5 -

The median age of Greene County, Virginia gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,390 -11.5% 1,391 -11.19% 1,226 1,218
10 to 19 1,214 -0.12% 1,103 +43.17% 1,199 1,580
20 to 29 981 +15.91% 1,052 +11.18% 1,131 1,159
30 to 39 1,246 +3.82% 1,335 +7.33% 1,290 1,415
40 to 49 1,225 +2.25% 1,249 -16.1% 1,243 1,047
50 to 59 1,302 +4.08% 1,369 +9.87% 1,351 1,504
60 to 69 1,209 +2.19% 1,345 -0.03% 1,233 1,338
70+ 820 +35.02% 982 +28.99% 1,144 1,296

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Greene County, Virginia is $73,844.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Greene County.

  • Under 25
    $64,451.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,551.00
  • 45 to 64
    $77,212.00
  • 65 and over
    $62,606.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Greene County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Greene County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Greene County, Virginia is currently $95,228.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.35% of households in Greene County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Greene County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.77%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Greene County is $35,942.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Greene County by the total population of Greene County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Greene County, Virginia, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Greene County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    14.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28.16%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.20%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.90%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Greene County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Greene County over the age of 16 is 16,177.

Of those people, a total of 67.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Greene County is 64.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,026 50.40% 13.80%
20 to 24 years 1,036 94.10% 11.80%
25 to 29 years 1,254 92.20% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 1,264 86.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 2,351 84.30% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 2,844 87.40% 3.60%
55 to 59 years 1,391 66.90% 1.40%
60 to 64 years 1,369 67.40% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 2,304 31.10% 2.20%
75 years and over 1,338 14.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Greene County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,520 66.50% 3.40%
Black or African American 1,136 79.30% 7.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 69.40% 0.00%
Asian 324 77.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 16 100.00% 0.00%
Other 645 66.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 500 71.20% 18.30%
Hispanic or Latino 971 76.10% 5.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 13,348 66.10% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Greene County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Greene County is 10,487, with median earnings of $40,302.00.

Women in Greene County, Virginia earning approximately 65.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,487 $40,302.00
Male 5,413 $48,825.00
Female 5,074 $31,769.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,158 $73,292.00
Business and Financial 431 $56,681.00
Computer and Mathematical 553 $69,375.00
Architecture and Engineering 165 $102,428.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 147 $102,813.00
Community and Social Service 278 $46,591.00
Legal 123 $55,712.00
Educational and Library 484 $45,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 124 $45,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 563 $36,607.00
Healthcare Support 423 $32,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 87 $41,307.00
Law Enforcement 96 $42,321.00
Food Preparation and Serving 290 $11,477.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 272 $19,750.00
Personal Care and Service 283 $18,507.00
Sales 1,461 $36,365.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,112 $27,366.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $25,972.00
Construction and Extraction 855 $47,992.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 593 $36,372.00
Production 322 $31,463.00
Transportation and Material Moving 323 $42,446.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 631 $88,650.00 527 $59,018.00
Business and Financial 173 $67,875.00 258 $47,404.00
Computer and Mathematical 403 $87,557.00 150 $60,365.00
Architecture and Engineering 132 $107,000.00 33 $79,083.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 65 $104,271.00 82 $99,375.00
Community and Social Service 40 $53,889.00 238 $45,455.00
Legal 86 $0.00 37 $0.00
Educational and Library 25 $61,080.00 459 $44,461.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $48,274.00 63 $14,816.00
Healthcare Practitioners 53 $105,492.00 510 $33,750.00
Healthcare Support 7 $0.00 416 $32,557.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $48,875.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 96 $42,321.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 64 $24,545.00 226 $10,966.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 125 $27,411.00 147 $15,046.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $80,179.00 257 $18,368.00
Sales 971 $40,458.00 490 $12,083.00
Office and Administrative Support 192 $42,647.00 920 $27,098.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 11 $25,972.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 855 $47,992.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 593 $36,372.00 0 $0.00
Production 228 $38,500.00 94 $11,895.00
Transportation and Material Moving 251 $48,281.00 72 $9,732.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 7,533 households in Greene County, with an average household size of 2.69 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 5,566 families in Greene County with an average family size of 3.1 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,586 262 718 1,967
Average Household Size 3.11 3.22 3.51 1.35
Total Families 4,586 262 718 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.99 3.21 0

Poverty

Of the 5,566 families in Greene County, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Greene County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 8,420 housing units in Greene County, Virginia.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,533 89.47%
Vacant 887 10.53%

15.10% of the total 8,420 housing units in Greene County are rental units. This is approximately 1,271 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,016 are occupied by the owner - or 71.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Greene County is $1,264.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Greene County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    246
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    466
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    388
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    274
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    96
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    30
  • $3,000 or more
    2

Property Value

The median value of a property in Greene County is $257,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Greene County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    313
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    142
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    416
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,044
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,780
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,937
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    309
  • $1,000,000 or more
    75

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Greene County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Greene County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    406
  • 1940 to 1949
    125
  • 1950 to 1959
    280
  • 1960 to 1969
    439
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,251
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,305
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,121
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,500
  • 2010 to 2013
    944
  • 2014 or later
    49

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Greene County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    247
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,868
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,468
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,950

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Greene County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Greene County that commute to work in a particular way.

32.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Greene County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    62
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    557
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    747
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,268
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,216
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,177
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,308
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    445
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    524
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,127
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    351
  • 90 or more minutes
    359

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Greene County, Virginia in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Greene County, Virginia

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