Greene County, North Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Greene County
- State
- North Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 37079
- State FIPS
- 37
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 266.73 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.48 sq mi
- Total Area
- 267.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 35.481959
- Longitude
- -77.681688
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,350
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 15,486
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 17,273 | 89.3% |
| Hispanic | 2,076 | 10.7% |
| White | 9,347 | 48.3% |
| Black | 6,443 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 164 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 175 | 0.9% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 14,475 | 93.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,013 | 6.5% |
| White | 7,916 | 51.1% |
| Black | 5,800 | 37.5% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 740 | 4.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.4% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,486
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,081
- Poverty Rate
- 18.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,788
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,811 | 47.9% |
| Black | 6,514 | 31.8% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 10,290
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,741 | 46.1% |
| Republican | 2,345 | 22.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,176 | 30.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,700 | 45.7% |
| Female | 5,583 | 54.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,602 | 54.4% |
| Hispanic | 633 | 6.2% |
| Black | 3,794 | 36.9% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,921
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,750 | 66.9% |
| Hispanic | 109 | 17.2% |
| Black | 1,928 | 50.8% |
| Asian | 20 | 66.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,700 | 57.4% |
| Female | 3,220 | 57.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,655 (25.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,792 (12.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,939
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $118,627
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $846
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 83.8%
- Work From Home
- 4.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.