Greene County, MO

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    2024 Population
    303,375
    US Senator
    Josh Hawley
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Eric Schmitt
    Republican Party
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.6%
    4.93% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $61,479
    6.94% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $221,300
    8.75% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    152,503
    2.41% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.2% of the residents in Greene County, MO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Greene County, MO are Missouri State University-Springfield (6,370 degrees awarded in 2024), Ozarks Technical Community College (2,177 degrees), and Drury University (481 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Greene County, MO was $221,300, and the homeownership rate was 57.5%.

    Most people in Greene County, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Greene County, MO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Greene County, MO is home to a population of 303k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.75% of Greene County, MO residents were born outside of the country (11.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (255k people) in Greene County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 9.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Greene County, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greene County, MO was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, MO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      255k ± 753
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      11.8k ± 928
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      9.02k ± 738
    5.14%
    Hispanic Population
    15.6k people

    In 2024, there were 21.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (255k people) in Greene County, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 9.02k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.14% of the people in Greene County, MO are hispanic (15.6k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Greene County, MO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      42,470 ± 5,042 people
    2. India
      24,378 ± 3,826 people
    3. China
      16,113 ± 3,112 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    11.4k people
    3.65%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    11k people

    As of 2024, 3.75% of Greene County, MO residents (11.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greene County, MO was 3.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      5,447 ± 528
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      4,232 ± 526
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      3,007 ± 510

    Greene County, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.29 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.6% of the population of Greene County, MO has health coverage, with 47.4% on employee plans, 14.1% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 12.9% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Greene County, MO see 1,071 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,071 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 207 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

    1,071 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, MO

    Primary care physicians in Greene County, MO see an average of 1,071 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,071 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 25.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% 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.

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    Uninsured People

    10.4%
    Uninsured
    47.4%
    Employer Coverage
    14.1%
    Medicaid
    13.7%
    Medicare
    12.9%
    Non-Group
    1.48%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greene County, MO declined by 9.47% from 11.5% to 10.4%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.15 in Greene County, MO.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 34.5% in Greene County, MO.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 11.1% in Greene County, MO.

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    Economy

    The economy of Greene County, MO employs 153k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Greene County, MO were Health Care & Social Assistance (25,392 people), Retail Trade (21,043 people), and Manufacturing (13,612 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($88,936), Utilities ($64,076), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($62,915).

    Employment

    Occupations

    153k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,316
    2.41%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.03%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greene County, MO grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 149k employees to 153k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greene County, MO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,851 people), Sales & Related Occupations (15,948 people), and Management Occupations (15,237 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greene County, MO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    153k
    2024 Value
    ± 3,316
    2.41%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.03%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greene County, MO grew at a rate of 2.41%, from 149k employees to 153k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greene County, MO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (25,392 people), Retail Trade (21,043 people), and Manufacturing (13,612 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,645
    Median earning men ± $1,239
    $35,687
    Median earning women ± $883

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,789), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,006), and Wholesale Trade ($58,021).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,694), Public Administration ($45,622), and Wholesale Trade ($44,256).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 542
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 515
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 477
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.98M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $799k
      Manufacturing
    3. $714k
      Management of Companies and Enterprises

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.797%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Missouri

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    Josh Hawley
    Senator from Missouri1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2019
    Eric Schmitt
    Senator from Missouri3
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Greene County, MO awarded 11,155 degrees. The student population of Greene County, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 17,325 male students and 25,589 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Greene County, MO are White (8,406 and 79.6%), Hispanic or Latino (583 and 5.52%), Two or More Races (558 and 5.28%), and Unknown (362 and 3.43%).

    The largest universities in Greene County, MO by number of degrees awarded are Missouri State University-Springfield (6,370 and 57.1%), Ozarks Technical Community College (2,177 and 19.5%), and Drury University (481 and 4.31%).

    The most popular majors in Greene County, MO are General Business Administration & Management (676 and 6.06%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (479 and 4.29%), and Registered Nursing (450 and 4.03%).

    The median tuition costs are $13,761 for private four year colleges, and $6,376 and $11,658 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Greene County, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 42,914 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 42,914 students enrolled in Greene County, MO, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 32,939 records, of which 60.8% were women and 39.2% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Psychology
      346 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      290 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      195 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greene County, MO was General Psychology with 346 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Missouri State University-Springfield
      6,370 degrees awarded
    2. Ozarks Technical Community College
      2,177 degrees awarded
    3. Drury University
      481 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Missouri State University-Springfield with 6,370 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 4,308 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greene County, MO, which is 0.629 times less than the 6,847 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 8,406 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 583 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($14,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,288) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Greene County, MO was $221,300 in 2024, which is 0.665 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $203,500 to $221,300, a 8.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Greene County, MO is 57.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Greene County, MO have an average commute time of 19.6 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.

    In 2025, 16.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.05%.

    Housing

    Property

    $221,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$4,032
    $75,271
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$2,131

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    57.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    63.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 57.5% of the housing units in Greene County, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 56.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $61,479
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,008
    131k
    Number of Households
    ± 2,935

    In 2024, the median household income of the 131k households in Greene County, MO grew to $61,479 from the previous year's value of $57,488.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Greene County, MO is from Missouri.
    0.45
    2024 Wage GINI in Missouri
    0.451
    2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

    In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (76%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.4%)
    3. Carpooled (8.64%)

    In 2024, 76% of workers in Greene County, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.4%) and those who carpooled to work (8.64%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    19.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Greene County, MO have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.09% of the workforce in Greene County, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 16.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 2.05%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greene County, MO (40k out of 293k 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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 16% of the children was living in poverty in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 770 in Greene County, MO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 227% per 100,000 population.

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