Greene County Demographics

A map of Greene County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,652	9,809	70.9%	72.5%
Black	3,241	3,143	23.8%	23.2%
Multiracial	356	312	2.6%	2.3%
Hispanic	198	171	1.5%	1.3%
Native American/Other	164	74	1.2%	0.5%
Asian	4	21	0.0%	0.2%

Greene County, Mississippi has an estimated population of 13,615, a less than 1% change from the 13,530 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 23.8% Black, 2.6% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greene County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greene has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greene County, that probability was 42.0% in 2020 and 44.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greene County is ranked the 59th most populous county in Mississippi, out of 82 counties. Greene County was ranked the 59th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Greene County's White Population

9,652 residents of Greene County, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greene County is significantly higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Greene County ranks 15th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Greene County's population has decreased from 72.5% to 70.9%.

Greene County is more White than neighboring Wayne County (56.5% White), Washington County (65% White), and Forrest County (55.8% White). Greene County is less White than neighboring George County (85.1% White), and Perry County (77.3% White).

Greene County's Black Population

3,241 residents of Greene County, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greene County is considerably lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Greene County ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene County's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Black residents' share of Greene County's population has increased from 23.2% to 23.8%.

Greene County is more Black than neighboring George County (7.2% Black), and Perry County (15.4% Black). Greene County is less Black than neighboring Wayne County (37.9% Black), Washington County (24.1% Black), and Forrest County (35.5% Black).

Greene County's Asian Population

4 residents of Greene County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greene County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Greene County ranks 66th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.0%. Asian residents' share of Greene County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Greene County is less Asian than neighboring George County (0.1% Asian), Perry County (2.1% Asian), Wayne County (0.6% Asian), Washington County (0.2% Asian), and Forrest County (0.9% Asian).

Greene County's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Greene County, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greene County is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Greene County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Greene County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Greene County is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (1% Hispanic). Greene County is less Hispanic than neighboring George County (3.1% Hispanic), Perry County (1.9% Hispanic), Wayne County (2.2% Hispanic), and Forrest County (4.4% Hispanic).

Greene County's Native American/Other Population

164 residents of Greene County, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greene County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Greene County ranks 20th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene County's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 121.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greene County's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Greene County is more Native American/Other than neighboring George County (0.8% Native American/Other), Perry County (0.2% Native American/Other), Wayne County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Forrest County (0.5% Native American/Other). Greene County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (7% Native American/Other).

Greene County's Multiracial Population

356 residents of Greene County, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greene County is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Greene County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 82 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Greene County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.6%.

Greene County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne County (2.4% Multiracial). Greene County is less Multiracial than neighboring George County (3.6% Multiracial), Perry County (3.2% Multiracial), Washington County (2.7% Multiracial), and Forrest County (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.