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Greene County, Ohio
Greene County, Ohio. Greene County had 174,322 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 28 places (13 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 42 census tracts. GEOID 39057.
Greene County is one of the 3 counties of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
174,322
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 167,966 · ACS 2020-2024: 169,688
Median household income
$87,309
±$2,511 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$252,200
±$6,254 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,135
±$30 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Greene County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 167,966 residents in Greene County. The Census Bureau estimates 174,322 for July 1, 2025, up 3.8% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 169,688 over 414 square miles of land.
| Measure | Greene County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 169,688 | 11,810,293 | +3,186 |
| Households | 68,166±556 | 4,863,191 | +2,562 |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.02 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 72,391±131 | 5,292,391 | +2,047 |
Greene County's population since 2000
From 147,886 in 2000 to 174,322 in 2025: up 17.9%. 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 28 places: 13 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Beavercreek Township with 57,924 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Beavercreek Township | 56,025 | $116,743 |
|---|---|---|
| Beavercreek | 46,549 | $110,088 |
| Bath Township, Greene County | 39,365 | $62,856 |
| Fairborn | 34,510 | $61,751 |
| Xenia | 25,441 | $56,029 |
| Sugarcreek Township, Greene County | 9,534 | $186,172 |
| Bellbrook | 7,317 | $111,513 |
| Xenia Township | 6,742 | $95,313 |
| Cedarville Township | 5,899 | $95,357 |
| Miami Township, Greene County | 4,933 | $89,156 |
| Cedarville | 4,257 | $63,750 |
| Silvercreek Township | 3,732 | $68,919 |
| Yellow Springs | 3,697 | $85,982 |
| New Jasper Township | 2,639 | $106,635 |
| Spring Valley Township | 2,478 | $98,220 |
| Wilberforce | 2,410 | $67,019 |
| Shawnee Hills, Greene County | 2,230 | $108,750 |
| Jamestown | 2,052 | $56,667 |
| Wright-Patterson AFB | 1,567 | $89,615 |
| Caesarscreek Township | 1,185 | $113,100 |
| Jefferson Township, Greene County | 1,119 | $83,241 |
| Ross Township, Greene CountyGEOID 3905768630 | 818 | $82,500 |
| Kettering | 57,862 | $74,681 |
| Spring Valley | 415 | $80,000 |
| BowersvilleGEOID 3907930 | 261 | $72,500 |
| CliftonGEOID 3916056 | 131 | $82,969 |
| Centerville | 24,240 | $85,492 |
| Dayton | 137,644 | $45,247 |
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 38.7 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 5.8%. 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greene County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7±0.3 | 39.7 | +0.4 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6% | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% | 4.8% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.3%±0.4 pts | 75.8% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | −0.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0%±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.7 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | +0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2%±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.7%±1.1 pts | 31.5% | +2.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.1%±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 68,166 households earn less than $87,309 a year (±$2,511), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $84,573 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greene County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $87,309±$2,511 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $110,530±$2,444 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,142±$991 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.8%±0.9 pts | 13.3% | −1.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.6%±1.8 pts | 17.8% | −5.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±0.7 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 68.0% of Greene County's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $252,200 by its owner (±$6,254). The median renter pays $1,135 a month including utilities, and 31.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greene County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $252,200±$6,254 | $214,800 | +$39,290 |
| Median gross rent | $1,135±$30 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.4%±2.8 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,702±$39 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0%±1.1 pts | 67.2% | +1.9 pts |
| Housing units | 72,391±131 | 5,292,391 | +2,047 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3%±1.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.4%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.8%±0.8 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 567 new housing units across Greene County in 2025 (389 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?
75.8% of Greene County's workers drive alone and 12.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Greene County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±0.8 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.7 pts | 4.8% | −1.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±1.3 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.6%±0.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.9%±1.0 pts | 13.0% | +8.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.0 min±0.6 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
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 42 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,220 (Tract 2403.02) to $200,675 (Tract 2201.02).
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 Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 18th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 88 |
| Median household income | 7th of 88 |
| Median home value | 13th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5th of 88 |
| Median age | 79th of 88 |
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
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