Greenlee County Demographics

A map of Greenlee County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,396	4,376	46.7%	45.8%
White	4,239	4,446	45.1%	46.5%
Multiracial	334	283	3.5%	3.0%
Native American/Other	172	310	1.8%	3.2%
Black	134	80	1.4%	0.8%
Asian	134	68	1.4%	0.7%

Greenlee County, Arizona has an estimated population of 9,409, a slight decrease from the 9,563 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.7% Hispanic, 45.1% White, 3.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Native American/Other, 1.4% Black, and 1.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenlee County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenlee is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Arizona overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenlee County, that probability was 57.2% in 2020 and 57.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenlee County is ranked the 15th most populous county in Arizona, out of 15 counties. Greenlee County was ranked the 15th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Greenlee County's White Population

4,239 residents of Greenlee County, or 45.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenlee County is lower than in Arizona overall, where 52.6% of the population is White. Greenlee County ranks 11th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlee County's White population has declined by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Greenlee County's population has decreased from 46.5% to 45.1%.

Greenlee County is more White than neighboring Hidalgo County (38.1% White). Greenlee County is less White than neighboring Graham County (52.7% White), Grant County (47.5% White), Catron County (74.4% White), and Cochise County (54.1% White).

Greenlee County's Black Population

134 residents of Greenlee County, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenlee County is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Black. Greenlee County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlee County's Black population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Black residents' share of Greenlee County's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Greenlee County is more Black than neighboring Grant County (0.8% Black), and Hidalgo County (0% Black). Greenlee County is less Black than neighboring Graham County (1.6% Black), Catron County (1.8% Black), and Cochise County (2.9% Black).

Greenlee County's Asian Population

134 residents of Greenlee County, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenlee County is slightly lower than in Arizona overall, where 3.5% of the population is Asian. Greenlee County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlee County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 97.1%. Asian residents' share of Greenlee County's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Greenlee County is more Asian than neighboring Graham County (0.5% Asian), Grant County (0.9% Asian), Catron County (0.3% Asian), and Hidalgo County (1% Asian). Greenlee County is less Asian than neighboring Cochise County (1.9% Asian).

Greenlee County's Hispanic Population

4,396 residents of Greenlee County, or 46.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenlee County is significantly higher than in Arizona overall, where 31.4% of the population is Hispanic. Greenlee County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlee County's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Greenlee County's population has increased from 45.8% to 46.7%.

Greenlee County is more Hispanic than neighboring Graham County (30.8% Hispanic), Catron County (15.7% Hispanic), and Cochise County (34.7% Hispanic). Greenlee County is less Hispanic than neighboring Grant County (47.8% Hispanic), and Hidalgo County (57% Hispanic).

Greenlee County's Native American/Other Population

172 residents of Greenlee County, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenlee County is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 3.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenlee County ranks 8th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlee County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenlee County's population has decreased from 3.2% to 1.8%.

Greenlee County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grant County (0.7% Native American/Other), Hidalgo County (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cochise County (1.3% Native American/Other). Greenlee County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Graham County (8.7% Native American/Other), and Catron County (3.8% Native American/Other).

Greenlee County's Multiracial Population

334 residents of Greenlee County, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenlee County is comparable to the share in Arizona overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Greenlee County ranks 10th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 15 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenlee County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenlee County's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.5%.

Greenlee County is more Multiracial than neighboring Grant County (2.3% Multiracial), and Hidalgo County (3.4% Multiracial). Greenlee County is less Multiracial than neighboring Graham County (5.7% Multiracial), Catron County (4% Multiracial), and Cochise County (5.2% 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.