Greene County, OH

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2021 Population

167,043

0.491% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.3

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

10.9%

0.862% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$75,901

8.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$190,200

5.49% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

79,160

0.605% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Greene County, OH had a population of 167k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $75,901. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greene County, OH declined from 167,867 to 167,043, a −0.491% decrease and its median household income grew from $70,055 to $75,901, a 8.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (82.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.28%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.49%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.97%), and White (Hispanic) (1.55%).

None of the households in Greene County, OH 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.

98.1% of the residents in Greene County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greene County, OH are Wright State University-Main Campus (3,167 degrees awarded in 2021), Cedarville University (900 degrees), and Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management (597 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greene County, OH was $190,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Greene County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Greene County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Greene County, OH borders Clark County, OH, Clinton County, OH, Fayette County, OH, Madison County, OH, Montgomery County, OH, and Warren County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Greene County, OH is home to a population of 167k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.88% of Greene County, OH residents were born outside of the country (8.15k people).

In 2021, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (138k people) in Greene County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.5k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2021 Citizenship

97.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.1% of Greene County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greene County, OH was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
138k ± 516
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.5k ± 525
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
7.5k ± 671

3.06%

Hispanic Population

5.11k people

3.06% of the people in Greene County, OH are hispanic (5.11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greene County, OH 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 Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,680 ± 6,322 people
Mexico
44,514 ± 5,170 people
China
34,822 ± 4,575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,680 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 44,514 and China with 34,822.

Foreign-Born Population

4.88%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.15k people

4.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.01k people

As of 2021, 4.88% of Greene County, OH residents (8.15k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greene County, OH was 4.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,591 ± 573
Vietnam
3,357 ± 364
Gulf War (1990s)
2,720 ± 360

Greene County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greene County, OH employs 79.2k people. The largest industries in Greene County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,076 people), Educational Services (8,923 people), and Retail Trade (8,807 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($85,264), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($84,157), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($77,434).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,152. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

79.2k

2021 Value

± 2,162

0.605%

1 Year growth

± 3.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greene County, OH grew at a rate of 0.605%, from 78.7k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greene County, OH, are Management Occupations (9,408 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (8,647 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,459 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greene County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (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

79.2k

2021 Value

± 2,162

0.605%

1 Year growth

± 3.82%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greene County, OH grew at a rate of 0.605%, from 78.7k employees to 79.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greene County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,076 people), Educational Services (8,923 people), and Retail Trade (8,807 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greene County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Greene County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,411

Median earning men ± $2,039

$33,911

Median earning women ± $1,606

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($90,929), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($85,653), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,786).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($71,558), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($57,922), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,619).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,512
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
842
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
693
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.2M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$954k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
$787k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Greene County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 58.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.64%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 (58.7%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.64%)
Libertarian Party

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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 Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Greene County, OH awarded 5,197 degrees. The student population of Greene County, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 9,985 male students and 13,567 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greene County, OH are White (3,605 and 72.9%), followed by Black or African American (701 and 14.2%), Asian (193 and 3.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (180 and 3.64%).

The largest universities in Greene County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Wright State University-Main Campus (3,167 and 60.9%), Cedarville University (900 and 17.3%), and Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management (597 and 11.5%).

The most popular majors in Greene County, OH are Registered Nursing (316 and 6.08%), General Business Administration & Management (267 and 5.14%), and General Psychology (195 and 3.75%).

The median tuition costs in Greene County, OH are $24,075 for private four year colleges, and $7,313 and $13,022 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Greene County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 68%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 20.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,552 (42.4% men and 57.6% 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 2021 there were 23,552 students enrolled in Greene County, OH, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,958 records, of which 55.1% were women and 44.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
195 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
149 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
273 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greene County, OH was General Psychology with 195 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Wright State University-Main Campus
3,167 degrees awarded
Cedarville University
900 degrees awarded
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
597 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Wright State University-Main Campus with 3,167 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,521 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greene County, OH, which is 0.942 times less than the 2,676 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,605 degrees mean that there were 5.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 701 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($24,075) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,235) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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 Ohio.

Measure

In 2021, 0.649% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.641% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.04M), Some college (2.01M), and Bachelors Degree (1.59M).

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, OH was $190,200 in 2021, which is 0.777 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $180,300 to $190,200, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Greene County, OH is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greene County, OH have an average commute time of 21.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greene County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greene County, OH is $75,901. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Greene County, OH was Census Tract 2106.03 with a value of $159,605, followed by Census Tract 2105 and Census Tract 2106.02, with respective values of $137,153 and $108,125.

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.08%.

Housing

Property

$190,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,999

$44,306

Median Property Taxes

±$1,330

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, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2021

66.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.8% of the housing units in Greene County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2106.03
Census Tract 2105
Census Tract 2106.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greene County, OH was Census Tract 2106.03 with a value of $159,605, followed by Census Tract 2105 and Census Tract 2106.02, with respective values of $137,153 and $108,125.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Greene County, OH 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.

$75,901

Median Household Income

± $2,529

66.3k

Number of Households

± 1,835

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.3k households in Greene County, OH grew to $75,901 from the previous year's value of $70,055.

The following chart displays the households in Greene County, OH 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, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2021, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0758% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.1%)
Worked At Home (8.41%)
Carpooled (7.57%)

In 2021, 80.1% of workers in Greene County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.41%) and those who carpooled to work (7.57%).

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

21.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greene County, OH have a shorter commute time (21.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.35% of the workforce in Greene County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greene County, OH 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, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greene County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.08%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

10.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greene County, OH (17.2k out of 158k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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 2022, 10.3% of the children was living in poverty in Greene County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 6.3%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 124 in Greene County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 8.98 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

95.1% of the population of Greene County, OH has health coverage, with 50.4% on employee plans, 12.5% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 4.98% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greene County, OH see 1062 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.89% decrease from the previous year (1105 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1119 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 327 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,062 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, OH

Primary care physicians in Greene County, OH see an average of 1,062 patients per year. This represents a 3.89% decrease from the previous year (1,105 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.2% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.91%

Uninsured

50.4%

Employer Coverage

12.5%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

4.98%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greene County, OH grew by 14.6% from 4.28% to 4.91%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 43.2 in Greene County, OH.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 37% in Greene County, OH.

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

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