Greene, RI Demographics

A map of Greene's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	932	843	96.9%	92.2%
Multiracial	20	31	2.1%	3.4%
Native American/Other	6	2	0.6%	0.2%
Black	2	6	0.2%	0.7%
Hispanic	2	24	0.2%	2.6%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.9%

Greene, Rhode Island has an estimated population of 962, an increase from the 914 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greene, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greene has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Rhode Island overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greene, that probability was 14.7% in 2020 and 6.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greene is ranked the 28th most populous place in Rhode Island, out of 36 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greene was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greene's White Population

932 residents of Greene, or 96.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greene is significantly higher than in Rhode Island overall, where 68% of the population is White. Greene ranks 9th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene's White population has grown by an estimated 10.6%. White residents' share of Greene's population has increased from 92.2% to 96.9%.

Greene is more White than neighboring Clayville (56.1% White), Moosup (86.1% White), Hope Valley (93.8% White), and Wauregan (73.4% White). Greene is less White than neighboring Foster Center (100% White).

Greene's Black Population

2 residents of Greene, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greene is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Black. Greene ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Greene's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Greene is more Black than neighboring Clayville (0% Black), Foster Center (0% Black), and Hope Valley (0% Black). Greene is less Black than neighboring Moosup (3.1% Black), and Wauregan (1.2% Black).

Greene's Asian Population

0 residents of Greene, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greene is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Greene ranks 24th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Greene's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Greene is less Asian than neighboring Moosup (5% Asian), and Wauregan (1.4% Asian).

Greene's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Greene, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greene is significantly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 17.7% of the population is Hispanic. Greene ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 91.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Greene's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.2%.

Greene is more Hispanic than neighboring Foster Center (0% Hispanic). Greene is less Hispanic than neighboring Clayville (16.9% Hispanic), Moosup (1.5% Hispanic), Hope Valley (1.9% Hispanic), and Wauregan (12.9% Hispanic).

Greene's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Greene, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greene is comparable to the share in Rhode Island overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Greene ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greene's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Greene is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clayville (0% Native American/Other), Foster Center (0% Native American/Other), Moosup (0% Native American/Other), Hope Valley (0% Native American/Other), and Wauregan (0% Native American/Other).

Greene's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Greene, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greene is slightly lower than in Rhode Island overall, where 4.9% of the population is Multiracial. Greene ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 36 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greene's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Greene's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.1%.

Greene is more Multiracial than neighboring Foster Center (0% Multiracial). Greene is less Multiracial than neighboring Clayville (27% Multiracial), Moosup (4.3% Multiracial), Hope Valley (4.3% Multiracial), and Wauregan (11.1% 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.