Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
7706
Sex Ratio
92.7 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-1.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.51 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
Greene County, AL, is experiencing significant demographic challenges, with a negative population growth rate of -1.8% over the past year and a -1.51% decline over the last 13 years, contrasting sharply with Alabama's overall growth of 0.6%. The county has a median age of 41.1, slightly above the state average of 39.3, and a high age dependency ratio of 84.2, indicating a larger proportion of dependents (both young and elderly) compared to the working-age population. With 23.7% of its population over 65, Greene County faces a higher elderly demographic than many other counties in Alabama, which may impact local services and economic vitality.
Dependency Rate
84.2 %
Median Age
41.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
23.7 %
Active Aging Index
127.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
43.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
40.5 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
2872
Married-couple Household
872
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-1.69 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.81 %
Average Household Size
2.64 p
Average Family Size
4.09 p
Household with Children (%)
21 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
50.6 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
44.9 %
Now Married
33.7 %
Widowed
9.3 %
Divorced
12.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.