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Greene County, Arkansas
Greene County, Arkansas. Greene County had 47,411 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 6 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 05055.
Greene County is the county of the Paragould, AR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
47,411
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 45,736 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,432
Median household income
$57,839
±$3,888 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$169,300
±$8,382 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$904
±$34 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Greene County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 45,736 residents in Greene County. The Census Bureau estimates 47,411 for July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 46,432 over 577 square miles of land.
| Measure | Greene County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,432 | 3,049,391 | +1,495 |
| Households | 17,994±358 | 1,205,987 | +740 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.05 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,603±43 | 1,394,673 | +596 |
Greene County's population since 2000
From 37,331 in 2000 to 47,411 in 2025: up 27.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Greene County?
Greene County holds 6 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Paragould with 31,135 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Paragould | 29,537 | $56,980 |
|---|---|---|
| Marmaduke | 1,212 | $51,250 |
| Oak Grove Heights | 1,104 | $82,292 |
| Lafe | 418 | $36,429 |
| WalcottGEOID 0572290 | 152 | $170,856 |
| DelaplaineGEOID 0518010 | 64 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greene County?
The median resident of Greene County is 38.0 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.9%. 1.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greene County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0±0.7 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0%±0.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2%±0.1 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 9.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4%±1.5 pts | 67.4% | −4.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.4%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | +0.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±0.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 21.1%±1.8 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.9%±1.3 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8%±1.7 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.9%±1.8 pts | 25.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2%±1.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Greene County earn?
Half of Greene County's 17,994 households earn less than $57,839 a year (±$3,888), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,912 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greene County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,839±$3,888 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,756±$3,006 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,951±$1,030 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.4%±2.3 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.5%±4.4 pts | 21.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6%±2.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±1.7 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Greene County?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Greene County's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $169,300 by its owner (±$8,382). The median renter pays $904 a month including utilities, and 41.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greene County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $169,300±$8,382 | $188,000 | +$23,094 |
| Median gross rent | $904±$34 | $947 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.1%±7.3 pts | 35.9% | +9.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,246±$59 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2%±2.8 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 19,603±43 | 1,394,673 | +596 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±2.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.1%±2.7 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.7%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.1%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Greene County building?
Builders took permits for 156 new housing units across Greene County in 2025 (122 single-family), 3.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greene County get to work?
83.1% of Greene County's workers drive alone and 4.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Greene County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1%±1.9 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.1%±2.5 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.3%±1.3 pts | 8.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±1.6 | 22.5 min | +1.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Greene County's census tracts?
Greene County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $29,737 (Tract 4807) to $79,410 (Tract 4806.02).
| Tract 480105055480100 | 2,953±480 | $55,221 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 480205055480200 | 4,530±495 | $60,813 |
| Tract 480305055480300 | 3,016±582 | $74,167 |
| Tract 4804.0105055480401 | 4,778±401 | $49,583 |
| Tract 4804.0205055480402 | 3,054±425 | $56,076 |
| Tract 4805.0105055480501 | 4,040±723 | $44,757 |
| Tract 4805.0205055480502 | 3,301±625 | $35,297 |
| Tract 4806.0105055480601 | 3,357±504 | $73,660 |
| Tract 4806.0205055480602 | 4,877±587 | $79,410 |
| Tract 480705055480700 | 2,354±384 | $29,737 |
| Tract 4808.0105055480801 | 4,977±627 | $77,656 |
| Tract 4808.0205055480802 | 5,195±639 | $63,741 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Greene County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 11th of 75 |
| Median household income | 12th of 75 |
| Median home value | 18th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 10th of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 44th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37th of 75 |
| Median age | 61st of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Greene County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.