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 2020 totaled 47,335 versus 47,491 in 2019.
- Natural Increase in 2020 was -156 versus -151 in 2019 for a change of -3.31%.
- Net Migration in 2020 was 172 versus 104 in 2019 for a change of 65.38%.
2019 | 2020 | % Change | |
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Greene County Residents | 47,491 | 47,335 | <0.1% |
Natural Increase | -151 | -156 | -3.31% |
Net Migration | 104 | 172 | 65.38% |
Under 18 yrs. | 18 - 62 yrs. | Over 62 yrs. | |
---|---|---|---|
Residents by Age Group | 16% | 57% | 27% |
2019 | 2020 | |
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Student Population K -12 | 6,173 | 6,769 |

Employment
The total workforce in Greene County in 2020 was 21,699 versus 21,100 in 2019.
- Total Employment in 2020 was 18,925 versus 20,100 in 2019.
- In-County Employment in 2020 was 15,065 versus 16,000 in 2019.
- The Unemployment Rate in 2020 was 8% versus 4.7% in 2019.
- Total Unemployed in 2020 was 1,500 versus 1,000 in 2019.
2019 | 2020 | |
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Total Workforce | 21,100 | 21,699 |
Total Employment | 20,100 | 18,925 |
In-County Employment | 16,000 | 15,065 |
Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 8% |
Total Unemployed | 1,000 | 1,500 |
In 2020, 88.5% of the Greene County Workforce had at least a High School Diploma and 32.9% earned a Bachelors Degree or higher.
% of In-County Jobs | |
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Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | 8% |
Retail Trade | 12% |
Hospitality & Lodging | 11% |
Professional & Technical Services | 1% |
Healthcare & Related Services | 6% |
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 1% |
School Systems & Local Governments | 19% |
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | 3% |
Federal Agencies | 1% |
State Agencies & Prisons | 13% |
Wholesale Trade | 4% |
Utilities & Information | 3% |
All Other Businesses | 18% |
In 2020, Greene County had 378 open public assistance cases versus 382 in 2019 (a change of -1.05%).

Income & Industries
In 2020, the Median Wage for Greene County workers was $56,681 versus $41,466 in 2019.
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 | $55,125 |
Retail Trade | $29,656 |
Hospitality & Lodging | $24,393 |
Professional & Technical Services | $47,749 |
Healthcare & Related Services | $32,867 |
Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | $61,957 |
School Systems & Local Governments | $54,644 |
Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | $29,536 |
Federal Agencies | $53,899 |
State Agencies & Prisons | $85,393 |
Wholesale Trade | $64,247 |
Utilities & Information | $113,714 |
All Other Businesses | $28,146 |

Real Estate & Property Taxes
- 903 homes were sold in 2020 versus 793 in 2019.
- The Median Home Value in 2020 was $240,500, versus $190,000 in 2019.
- Property Taxes in 2020 were $4.55 per $1,000 of assessed value versus $4.59 in 2019
2019 | 2020 | |
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Annual Homes Sold | 793 | 903 |
Median Property Value | $190,000 | $240,500 |
Property Taxes per $1,000 | $4.59 | $4.55 |