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 13,672.

  • The median home value in Greene County is $142,384.

  • The median income in Greene County is $50,000.

  • The median rent in Greene County is $753.

  • The unemployment rate in Greene County is 12.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Greene County is 18.4%.

  • The average high in Greene County is 82.0° and there are 132.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Greene County

List Of Cities & Towns in Greene County

Leakesville, MS Population 5,463

State Line, MS Population 824

McLain, MS Population 367

Map Of Greene County

Greene County, MS Weather

  • The average high in Greene County is 82.0°.

  • There are 81.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 132.2 inches of rain each year with 0.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:26 hours of sun each day in Greene County.

StatGreene County
Mean High82.0
Nice Days81.63
Rainfall132.2
Snowfall0.3
Sunny_hours5:26
82.0°
Average High
132.2
Inches of Rain

Greene County Demographics

Population over time in Greene County

The current population in Greene County is 13,672. The population has increased 0.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 13,653 0.2%
2021 13,619 -0.2%
2020 13,645 -

Gender in Greene County

  • Greene County is 38.7% female with 5,294 female residents.

  • Greene County is 61.3% male with 8,378 male residents.

Female
38.7% (5,294)
Male
61.3% (8,378)
Gender Greene County MS USA
Female 38.7% 51.4% 50.4%
Male 61.3% 48.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Greene County

Greene County is:

  • 70.9% White with 9,687 White residents.

  • 25.4% African American with 3,478 African American residents.

  • 0.7% American Indian with 96 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 1 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.7% Two Or More with 232 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 178 Hispanic residents.

White
70.9% (9,687)
African American
25.4% (3,478)
American Indian
0.7% (96)
Asian
0.0% (1)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.7% (232)
Hispanic
1.3% (178)

Table: Greene County By Race

Race Greene County MS USA
White 70.9% 55.9% 58.9%
African American 25.4% 37.1% 12.1%
American Indian 0.7% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.7% 2.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 3.3% 18.7%

Household Income For Greene County, Mississippi

  • 10.1% of households in Greene County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Greene County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Greene County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.2% of households in Greene County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Greene County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.5% of households in Greene County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Greene County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Greene County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Greene County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.5% of households in Greene County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.1% (1,377)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (853)
$15,000 to $24,999
12.4% (1,699)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.2% (1,528)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.1% (1,377)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.5% (2,664)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.3% (1,405)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.3% (1,814)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.5% (479)
$200,000 or more
3.5% (472)
Income Greene County MS USA
Less than $10,000 10.1% 7.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 6.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.4% 11.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.2% 9.8% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.1% 13.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.5% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.3% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.3% 13.3% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.5% 5.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.5% 4.7% 11.4%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Greene County completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Greene County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Greene County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Greene County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Greene County completed associate's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Greene County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% 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
6% (820)
9-12th Grade
13% (1,777)
High School / GED
38% (5,195)
Some College
24% (3,281)
Associate's Degree
8% (1,093)
Bachelor's Degree
7% (957)
Master's Degree
3% (410)
Professional Degree
1% (136)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Greene County MS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 13% 9% 6%
High School / GED 38% 30% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 8% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 7% 15% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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