Greene County Demographics

A map of Greene County's Population by Race

Greene County, Mississippi had a population of 13,530 in 2020. It was 72.5% White, 23.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Greene County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Greene County is the 59th most populous county of the 82 counties in Mississippi.

Greene County's White Population

9,809 residents of Greene County identify as White, or 72.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Greene County larger than the White share of the population of Mississippi (55.4% White). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Greene County is ranked #15 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Greene County is more White than neighboring Wayne County (57.2% White), Washington County (66.7% White), and Forrest County (55.2% White). Greene County is less White than neighboring George County (86% White), and Perry County (77% White).

Greene County's Black Population

3,143 residents of Greene County identify as Black, or 23.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Greene County less than the Black share of the population of Mississippi (36.4% Black). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Greene County is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Greene County is more Black than neighboring George County (7.3% Black), Perry County (18.2% Black), and Washington County (21.6% Black). Greene County is less Black than neighboring Wayne County (39% Black), and Forrest County (36% Black).

Greene County's Asian Population

21 residents of Greene County identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Greene County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Mississippi (1.1% Asian). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Greene County is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Greene County is more Asian than neighboring Washington County (0.1% Asian). Greene County is less Asian than neighboring George County (0.3% Asian), Perry County (0.3% Asian), and Forrest County (1% Asian).

Greene County's Hispanic Population

171 residents of Greene County identify as Hispanic, or 1.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Greene County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Mississippi (3.6% Hispanic). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Greene County is ranked #67 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Greene County is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington County (0.9% Hispanic). Greene County is less Hispanic than neighboring George County (2.8% Hispanic), Wayne County (1.7% Hispanic), and Forrest County (4.2% Hispanic).

Greene County's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Greene County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Greene County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Mississippi (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Greene County is ranked #20 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Greene County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wayne County (0.2% Native American/Other). Greene County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Washington County (7.3% Native American/Other), and Forrest County (0.7% Native American/Other).

Greene County's Multiracial Population

312 residents of Greene County identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Greene County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Mississippi (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 82 counties in Mississippi, Greene County is ranked #42 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Greene County is more Multiracial than neighboring Wayne County (1.7% Multiracial). Greene County is less Multiracial than neighboring George County (3.2% Multiracial), Perry County (2.6% Multiracial), Washington County (3.4% Multiracial), and Forrest County (3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.