Greene County, TN

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2022 Population

70,399

0.676% 1-year growth

US Senator

Marsha Blackburn

Republican Party

US Senator

Bill Hagerty

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

44.7

0.445% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

15.6%

0.694% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$51,975

9.74% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$166,500

14% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

29,264

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Greene County, TN had a population of 70.4k people with a median age of 44.7 and a median household income of $51,975. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Greene County, TN grew from 69,926 to 70,399, a 0.676% increase and its median household income grew from $47,361 to $51,975, a 9.74% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, TN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.55%), and White (Hispanic) (1.07%).

None of the households in Greene County, TN 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.

99.2% of the residents in Greene County, TN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greene County, TN are Tusculum University (221953) (460 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Greene County, TN was $166,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.4%.

Most people in Greene County, TN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Greene County, TN was 2 cars per household.

Greene County, TN borders Madison County, NC, Cocke County, TN, Hamblen County, TN, Hawkins County, TN, Unicoi County, TN, and Washington County, TN.

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Population & Diversity

Greene County, TN is home to a population of 70.4k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 1.75% of Greene County, TN residents were born outside of the country (1.24k people).

In 2022, there were 39.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (64.8k people) in Greene County, TN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.63k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.17k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99.2% of Greene County, TN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Greene County, TN was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greene County, TN

White (Non-Hispanic)
64.8k ± 108
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 259
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.17k ± 205

3.25%

Hispanic Population

2.29k people

3.25% of the people in Greene County, TN are hispanic (2.29k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greene County, TN 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 Tennessee.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
84,446 ± 7,091 people
India
23,758 ± 3,778 people
Guatemala
22,245 ± 3,656 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Tennessee was Mexico, the natal country of 84,446 Tennessee residents, followed by India with 23,758 and Guatemala with 22,245.

Foreign-Born Population

1.75%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

1.84%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.29k people

As of 2022, 1.75% of Greene County, TN residents (1.24k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greene County, TN was 1.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,686 ± 314
Gulf War (2001-)
750 ± 213
Gulf War (1990s)
632 ± 200

Greene County, TN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greene County, TN employs 29.3k people. The largest industries in Greene County, TN are Manufacturing (7,025 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,315 people), and Retail Trade (4,031 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($150,769), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($62,500), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,750).

Males in Tennessee have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,544. The income inequality in Tennessee (measured using the Gini index) is 0.462, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

29.3k

2022 Value

± 1,427

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.79%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greene County, TN grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 28.9k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greene County, TN, are Production Occupations (4,615 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,110 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,761 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greene County, TN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Tennessee (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.3k

2022 Value

± 1,427

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.79%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Greene County, TN grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 28.9k employees to 29.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greene County, TN, are Manufacturing (7,025 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (4,315 people), and Retail Trade (4,031 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greene County, TN, though some of these residents may live in Greene County, TN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,925

Median earning men ± $2,073

$30,498

Median earning women ± $1,700

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($65,724), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($64,721), and Public Administration ($56,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($45,806), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,333), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,266).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

3.15%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 3.29M people employed in Tennessee. This represents a 3.15% 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 10.8%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

82
Retail Trade
81
Other Services (except Public Administration)
75
Construction

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

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$408k
Manufacturing
$229k
Transportation and Warehousing
$143k
Health Care and Social Assistance

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Greene County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 79.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.5%), followed by Other (2.24%).

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing the state of Tennessee. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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 (79.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (2.24%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Greene County, TN went to Donald J. Trump with 79.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (18.5%), followed by Other (2.24%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from Tennessee

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Marsha Blackburn

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Bill Hagerty

Senator from Tennessee

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty are the senators currently representing Tennessee.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Tennessee

Tennessee is currently represented by 9 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 Tennessee have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Greene County, TN awarded 460 degrees. The student population of Greene County, TN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 624 male students and 679 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greene County, TN are White (323 and 73.7%), followed by Unknown (48 and 11%), Black or African American (40 and 9.13%), and Hispanic or Latino (17 and 3.88%).

The largest universities in Greene County, TN by number of degrees awarded are Tusculum University (221953) (460 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Greene County, TN are General Business Administration & Management (135 and 29.3%), General Education (89 and 19.3%), and General Studies (57 and 12.4%).

The median tuition cost in Greene County, TN for private four year colleges is $26,558.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Greene County, TN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,303 (47.9% men and 52.1% 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 2022 there were 1,303 students enrolled in Greene County, TN, 47.9% men and 52.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 569 records, of which 46.2% were women and 53.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
20 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
90 degrees awarded
General Education
23 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greene County, TN was Registered Nursing with 20 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Tusculum University (221953)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

460 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Tusculum University (221953) with 460 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greene County, TN, which is 0.643 times less than the 280 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 323 degrees mean that there were 6.73 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 48 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 ($26,558) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,026) 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

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Measure

In 2022, 0.806% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.744% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.75M), Some college (1.2M), and Bachelors Degree (956k).

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, TN was $166,500 in 2022, which is 0.591 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $146,100 to $166,500, a 14% increase. The homeownership rate in Greene County, TN is 75.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Greene County, TN have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greene County, TN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greene County, TN is $51,975. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Greene County, TN was Census Tract 915 with a value of $63,594, followed by Census Tract 908 and Census Tract 907, with respective values of $61,032 and $61,000.

In 2023, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.351%.

Housing

Property

$166,500

Median Property Value 2022

±$5,699

$20,948

Median Property Taxes

±$1,100

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, TN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

75.4%

Homeownership

2022

68.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 75.4% of the housing units in Greene County, TN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 915
Census Tract 908
Census Tract 907

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greene County, TN was Census Tract 915 with a value of $63,594, followed by Census Tract 908 and Census Tract 907, with respective values of $61,032 and $61,000.

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

$51,975

Median Household Income

± $3,691

27.8k

Number of Households

± 1,311

In 2022, the median household income of the 27.8k households in Greene County, TN grew to $51,975 from the previous year's value of $47,361.

The following chart displays the households in Greene County, TN 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, TN is from Tennessee.

0.462

2022 Wage GINI in Tennessee

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Tennessee

In 2022, the income inequality in Tennessee was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.289% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Tennessee was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Tennessee in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (84.7%)
Carpooled (7.68%)
Worked At Home (5.34%)

In 2022, 84.7% of workers in Greene County, TN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.68%) and those who worked at home (5.34%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greene County, TN have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.93% of the workforce in Greene County, TN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greene County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.351%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

15.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greene County, TN (10.7k out of 68.3k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greene County, TN is White, followed by Hispanic 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 2023, 20.2% of the children was living in poverty in Greene County, TN. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 12.2%.

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.

Health

89.9% of the population of Greene County, TN has health coverage, with 40.6% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 12.3% on non-group plans, and 2.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greene County, TN see 1880 patients per year on average, which represents a 8.86% increase from the previous year (1727 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2435 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1054 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,880 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greene County, TN

Primary care physicians in Greene County, TN see an average of 1,880 patients per year. This represents a 8.86% increase from the previous year (1,727 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.6% under 18 years, 18.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.1%

Uninsured

40.6%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

16%

Medicare

12.3%

Non-Group

2.1%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greene County, TN grew by 4.57% from 9.63% to 10.1%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.9 in Greene County, TN.

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

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, 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 38% in Greene County, TN.

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