The Numbers that Measure Sustainable Growth
Choosing the right location to locate or expand your business can be a daunting task. We’ve taken the many factors that define the health, viability, and potential of our county and assembled a set of Key Economic Indicators to provide measurable insight about the people, infrastructure, and opportunities in Greene County, and provide year over year comparisons.

Population
- Age Demographics
- Natural Increase
- Net Migration
- Percentage of Population Growth
- Students K-12
Employment
- In-County Labor Force
- Total Employment
- In-County Employment
- Unemployment Rate
- Number of Unemployed Residents
- In-County Jobs by Sector
Workforce Income
- Median Wage for All Sectors
- Total Wages per Sector
- Average Employee Wages by Sector
- Open Public Assistance Cases
Real Estate
- Median Home Value
- Number of Houses Sold
- Available Commercial Properties
- Shovel-Ready Locations




Population
Greene County Residents in 2018 totaled 47,470 versus 47,517 in 2017.
- Natural Increase in 2018 was -147 versus -156 in 2017 for a change of 5.77%.
- Net Migration in 2018 was 104 versus 25 in 2017 for a change of 316%.
2017 | 2018 | % Change | |
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Greene County Residents | 47,517 | 47,470 | <0.1% |
Natural Increase | -156 | -147 | 5.77% |
Net Migration | 25 | 104 | 316% |
Under 18 yrs. | 18 - 62 yrs. | Over 62 yrs. | |
---|---|---|---|
Residents by Age Group | 17.4% | 58.9% | 23.7% |
2017 | 2018 | |
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Student Population K -12 | 5,928 | 7,473 |

Employment
The total workforce in Greene County in 2018 was 21,100 versus 21,200 in 2017.
- Total Employment in 2018 was 20,200 versus 20,100 in 2017.
- In-County Employment in 2018 was 15,500 versus 15,500 in 2017.
- The Unemployment Rate in 2018 was 4.3% versus 5.0% in 2017.
- Total Unemployed in 2018 was 900 versus 1,100 in 2017.
2017 | 2018 | |
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Total Workforce | 21,200 | 21,100 |
Total Employment | 20,100 | 20,200 |
In-County Employment | 15,500 | 15,500 |
Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.3% |
Total Unemployed | 1,100 | 900 |
In 2018, 85.8% of the Greene County Workforce had at least a High School Diploma and 20.1% earned a Bachelors Degree or higher.
% of In-County Jobs | |
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Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | 13.1% |
Retail Trade | 15.1% |
Hospitality & Lodging | 11.6% |
Professional & Technical Services | 3.7% |
Healthcare & Related Services | 8.6% |
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 3.1% |
School Systems & Local Governments | 18.2% |
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | 4.7% |
Federal Agencies | 0.6% |
State Agencies & Prisons | 10.9% |
Wholesale Trade | 5.1% |
Utilities & Information | 2.1% |
All Other Businesses | 3.4% |
In 2018, Greene County had 382 open public assistance cases versus 393 in 2017 (a change of -2.8%).

Income & Industries
In 2018, the Median Wage for Greene County workers was $41,043 versus $40,457 in 2017.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of Greene County Employer Categories and their associated Average Annual Wage.
Average Wage | |
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Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | $47,823 |
Retail Trade | $26,673 |
Hospitality & Lodging | $17,517 |
Professional & Technical Services | $45,971 |
Healthcare & Related Services | $35,726 |
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | $48,097 |
School Systems & Local Governments | $41,750 |
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | $21,757 |
Federal Agencies | $51,224 |
State Agencies & Prisons | $68,906 |
Wholesale Trade | $61,592 |
Utilities & Information | $70,386 |
All Other Businesses | $26,803 |

Real Estate & Property Taxes
- 786 homes were sold in 2018 versus 772 in 2017.
- The Median Home Value in 2018 was $182,000, versus $173,000 in 2017.
- Property Taxes in 2018 were $4.58 per $1,000 of assessed value versus $4.66 in 2017
2017 | 2018 | |
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Annual Homes Sold | 772 | 786 |
Median Property Value | $173,000 | $182,000 |
Property Taxes per $1,000 | $4.66 | $4.58 |