Greene County, MO

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2022 Population

299,188

0.779% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

36.3

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

14.6%

2.19% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$54,968

8.46% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$182,800

14.6% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

145,082

0.64% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Greene County, MO had a population of 299k people with a median age of 36.3 and a median household income of $54,968. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Greene County, MO grew from 296,875 to 299,188, a 0.779% increase and its median household income grew from $50,682 to $54,968, a 8.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.34%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), White (Hispanic) (1.92%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.92%).

None of the households in Greene County, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.3% of the residents in Greene County, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greene County, MO are Missouri State University-Springfield (5,730 degrees awarded in 2022), Ozarks Technical Community College (2,249 degrees), and Drury University (505 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Greene County, MO was $182,800, and the homeownership rate was 56.7%.

Most people in Greene County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Greene County, MO was 2 cars per household.

Greene County, MO borders Christian County, MO, Dade County, MO, Dallas County, MO, Lawrence County, MO, Polk County, MO, and Webster County, MO.

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Population & Diversity

Greene County, MO is home to a population of 299k people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.37% of Greene County, MO residents were born outside of the country (10.1k people).

In 2022, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (257k people) in Greene County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 8.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.3%

2022 Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.3% of Greene County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Greene County, MO was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greene County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
257k ± 647
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
13k ± 1.02k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
8.9k ± 628

4.14%

Hispanic Population

12.4k people

4.14% of the people in Greene County, MO are hispanic (12.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greene County, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

3.37%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

10.1k people

3.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.2k people

As of 2022, 3.37% of Greene County, MO residents (10.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greene County, MO was 3.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greene County, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,379 ± 517
Gulf War (2001-)
3,345 ± 458
Gulf War (1990s)
2,493 ± 379

Greene County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greene County, MO employs 145k people. The largest industries in Greene County, MO are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,712 people), Retail Trade (19,211 people), and Educational Services (13,989 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($80,941), Utilities ($65,101), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($58,954).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

145k

2022 Value

± 3,183

0.64%

1 Year growth

± 3.09%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greene County, MO grew at a rate of 0.64%, from 144k employees to 145k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greene County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,092 people), Sales & Related Occupations (14,661 people), and Management Occupations (14,061 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greene County, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

145k

2022 Value

± 3,183

0.64%

1 Year growth

± 3.09%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greene County, MO grew at a rate of 0.64%, from 144k employees to 145k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greene County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (22,712 people), Retail Trade (19,211 people), and Educational Services (13,989 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greene County, MO, though some of these residents may live in Greene County, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,345

Median earning men ± $974

$33,266

Median earning women ± $799

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($58,582), Information ($56,509), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,460).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Wholesale Trade ($45,546), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,537), and Public Administration ($42,243).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

3,526
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,503
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
1,861
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Greene County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 59% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Greene County, MO went to Donald J. Trump with 59% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Greene County, MO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Greene County, MO awarded 10,704 degrees. The student population of Greene County, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 16,096 male students and 24,001 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greene County, MO are White (8,683 and 83.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (483 and 4.66%), Two or More Races (473 and 4.56%), and Black or African American (329 and 3.17%).

The largest universities in Greene County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri State University-Springfield (5,730 and 53.5%), Ozarks Technical Community College (2,249 and 21%), and Drury University (505 and 4.72%).

The most popular majors in Greene County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (724 and 6.76%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (519 and 4.85%), and Registered Nursing (400 and 3.74%).

The median tuition costs in Greene County, MO are $12,668 for private four year colleges, and $5,790 and $10,636 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Greene County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 40,097 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 40,097 students enrolled in Greene County, MO, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,178 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
335 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
243 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
241 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greene County, MO was General Psychology with 335 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Greene County, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Missouri State University-Springfield
5,730 degrees awarded
Ozarks Technical Community College
2,249 degrees awarded
Drury University
505 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri State University-Springfield with 5,730 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 4,002 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greene County, MO, which is 0.597 times less than the 6,702 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,683 degrees mean that there were 18 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 483 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,494) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,546) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greene County, MO was $182,800 in 2022, which is 0.648 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $159,500 to $182,800, a 14.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Greene County, MO is 56.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Greene County, MO have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greene County, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greene County, MO is $54,968. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Greene County, MO was Census Tract 40.02 with a value of $100,481, followed by Census Tract 40.03 and Census Tract 50.02, with respective values of $91,814 and $84,226.

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.45%.

Housing

Property

$182,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,846

$74,398

Median Property Taxes

±$2,042

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greene County, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greene County, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.7%

Homeownership

2022

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 56.7% of the housing units in Greene County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greene County, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 40.02
Census Tract 40.03
Census Tract 50.02

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greene County, MO was Census Tract 40.02 with a value of $100,481, followed by Census Tract 40.03 and Census Tract 50.02, with respective values of $91,814 and $84,226.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Greene County, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,968

Median Household Income

± $1,298

131k

Number of Households

± 3,011

In 2022, the median household income of the 131k households in Greene County, MO grew to $54,968 from the previous year's value of $50,682.

The following chart displays the households in Greene County, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Greene County, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Worked At Home (8.5%)
Carpooled (8.36%)

In 2022, 79.5% of workers in Greene County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.36%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greene County, MO have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.15% of the workforce in Greene County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greene County, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greene County, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greene County, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 16% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 1.45%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greene County, MO (42k out of 288k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greene County, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.8% of the children was living in poverty in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 8.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.1% of the population of Greene County, MO has health coverage, with 49.1% on employee plans, 11.6% on Medicaid, 13.8% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greene County, MO see 1028 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.68% increase from the previous year (1011 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1320 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 227 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,028 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, MO

Primary care physicians in Greene County, MO see an average of 1,028 patients per year. This represents a 1.68% increase from the previous year (1,011 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Greene County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 25.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

49.1%

Employer Coverage

11.6%

Medicaid

13.8%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greene County, MO grew by 2.52% from 11.6% to 11.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greene County, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 51.4 in Greene County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Greene County, MO.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.8% in Greene County, MO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Greene County, MO.