Greene County Summary

Life in Greene County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Greene County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Greene County:

  • The population in Greene County is 12,015.

  • The median home value in Greene County is $87,199.

  • The median income in Greene County is $58,900.

  • The median rent in Greene County is $741.

  • The unemployment rate in Greene County is 3.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Greene County is 13.7%.

  • The average high in Greene County is 71.9° and there are 96.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Greene County

List Of Cities & Towns in Greene County

Carrollton, IL Population 2,546

White Hall, IL Population 2,176

Roodhouse, IL Population 1,636

Greenfield, IL Population 1,297

Kane, IL Population 227

Eldred, IL Population 168

Rockbridge, IL Population 135

Hillview, IL Population 125

Wilmington, IL Population 124

Map Of Greene County

Greene County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Greene County is 71.9°.

  • There are 80.13 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 96.2 inches of rain each year with 6.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:09 hours of sun each day in Greene County.

StatGreene County
Mean High71.9
Nice Days80.13
Rainfall96.2
Snowfall6.0
Sunny_hours5:09
71.9°
Average High
96.2
Inches of Rain

Greene County Demographics

Population over time in Greene County

The current population in Greene County is 12,015. The population has decreased -7.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 12,187 -6.2%
2021 12,988 -1.1%
2020 13,132 -

Gender in Greene County

  • Greene County is 49.6% female with 5,965 female residents.

  • Greene County is 50.4% male with 6,050 male residents.

Female
49.6% (5,965)
Male
50.4% (6,050)
Gender Greene County IL USA
Female 49.6% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 50.4% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Greene County

Greene County is:

  • 96.5% White with 11,589 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 103 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 25 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 15 Other residents.

  • 0.9% Two Or More with 114 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 158 Hispanic residents.

White
96.5% (11,589)
African American
0.9% (103)
American Indian
0.1% (10)
Asian
0.2% (25)
Hawaiian
0.0% (1)
Other
0.1% (15)
Two Or More
0.9% (114)
Hispanic
1.3% (158)

Table: Greene County By Race

Race Greene County IL USA
White 96.5% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 0.9% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Greene County, Illinois

  • 5.3% of households in Greene County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.9% of households in Greene County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.8% of households in Greene County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Greene County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.0% of households in Greene County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.8% of households in Greene County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Greene County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.0% of households in Greene County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Greene County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Greene County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.3% (634)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.9% (462)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.8% (1,293)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.3% (1,240)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.0% (1,322)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.8% (2,499)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.6% (1,393)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.0% (1,806)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (650)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (711)
Income Greene County IL USA
Less than $10,000 5.3% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.9% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.8% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.3% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.0% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.8% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.6% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.0% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Greene County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Greene County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Greene County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 46.0% of adults in Greene County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Greene County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Greene County completed associate's degree.

  • 11.0% of adults in Greene County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Greene County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Greene County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Greene County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (240)
9-12th Grade
7% (841)
High School / GED
46% (5,526)
Some College
20% (2,403)
Associate's Degree
9% (1,081)
Bachelor's Degree
11% (1,321)
Master's Degree
4% (480)
Professional Degree
1% (120)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Greene County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 46% 25% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 11% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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