Greene County, Georgia: commercial real estate data.
Greene County, Georgia had an estimated 21,091 residents on July 1, 2024, up 11.5 percent since the 2020 census base of 18,915, across 387 square miles. County output reached $1.24 bn in 2024, 540 establishments operate here, and the SBA record carries 13 7(a) approvals worth $14.3 m since FY2020.
Underlined figures are computed by MMCG Analytics, not published by the agency.
Greene County
How many people live in Greene County
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202420,109
- Households8,198
- Average household size2.45
- Median household income$86,272
- Median age53.1
- Median gross rent$924 per month
- Median owner-occupied home value$394,800
- Home value to household income4.6 times
- Annual rent as a share of median income12.9 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a bachelor degree or higher37.8 percent
- Adults 25 and over with a graduate degree14.0 percent
- Adults 25 and over15,398
- Population under 183,460
- Share under 1817.2 percent
- Population 65 and over6,211
- Share 65 and over30.9 percent
- Working age population, 18 to 6410,438
- Civilian labor force8,600
- Unemployment rate3.4 percent
- Labor force participation, adults 18 and over51.7 percent
- Rank by population among Georgia counties89th of 159
- Rank by population among US county-equivalents, Puerto Rico included1875th of 3,222
Greene County is the 89th largest of 159 Georgia counties by population. A median home costs 4.6 times median household income, which is seriously unaffordable by national standards. Residents 65 and over outnumber those under 18, at 30.9 percent against 17.2 percent, which points demand at health care, services and single story product rather than schools.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
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Is Greene County's population growing?
- Population, July 1, 202421,091
- Census 2020 base population18,915
- Population change since the 2020 census base11.50 percent
- Population change, 2023 to 2024358
- Births, 2024140
- Deaths, 2024259
- Natural change, 2024-119
- Net domestic migration, 2024442
- Net international migration, 202432
- Total net migration, 2024474
- Cumulative net domestic migration, 2021 to 20242,436
- Rank by growth among US county-equivalents117th of 3,144
The county has grown 11.50 percent since the 2020 census base. Deaths exceeded births in 2024 and the population still grew, so all of the growth came from people moving in. A market held up by migration is more sensitive to a change in relative cost than one growing from household formation.
US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
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Where are people moving to Greene County from?
- Tax returns filed by households arriving859
- People arriving, from those returns1,686
- Tax returns filed by households leaving529
- Net household movement330
- Adjusted gross income arriving$211.3 m
- Net adjusted gross income movement$155.9 m
- Average income of an arriving household$245,952
- Average income of a leaving household$104,694
- Largest single originFulton County (73 households)
- Largest single destinationPutnam County (58 households)
| Origin | Households | People | Adjusted gross income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 73 | 144 | $18.6 m |
| Putnam County | 57 | 116 | $4.9 m |
| Gwinnett County | 51 | 101 | $13.5 m |
| Morgan County | 36 | 79 | $2.1 m |
| DeKalb County | 29 | 52 | $3.6 m |
| Clarke County | 28 | 56 | $1.3 m |
| Cobb County | 26 | 51 | $7.7 m |
| Oconee County | 24 | 60 | $6.2 m |
Households arriving report $141,258 more average income than households leaving, so the migration is raising local spending power rather than just moving it around. The largest single source of arrivals is Fulton County, which is the catchment a retail or multifamily study should look at first.
US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
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What is the Greene County economy?
- County GDP, 2024$1.24 bn
- County GDP, 2023$1.14 bn
- GDP change, 2023 to 20248.8 percent
- GDP change over five years56.1 percent
- Rank by GDP among the Georgia areas BEA publishes77th of 159
- Rank by GDP among the US county areas BEA publishes1677th of 3,127
- GDP per resident$61,755
Output grew 8.8 percent in the latest year and 56.1 percent over five, which is the trend line a lender will read behind any single year figure.
US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional, table CAGDP2, CAGDP2, through 2024.
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Employment by industry in Greene County
- Covered employment, annual average7,182
- Establishments reporting627
- Average annual pay$52,883
- Average weekly wage$1,017
- Construction, employment1,260
- Construction, average annual pay$51,133
- Accommodation and food services, employment1,118
- Accommodation and food services, average annual pay$37,433
- Retail trade, employment786
- Retail trade, average annual pay$40,064
- Manufacturing, employment673
- Manufacturing, average annual pay$65,310
- Finance and insurance, employment210
- Transportation and warehousing, employment177
| Sector | Employment | Establishments | Average annual pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 1,260 | 68 | $51,133 |
| Accommodation and food services | 1,118 | 53 | $37,433 |
| Retail trade | 786 | 80 | $40,064 |
| Manufacturing | 673 | 29 | $65,310 |
| Finance and insurance | 210 | 38 | $95,220 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 177 | 21 | $63,044 |
| Other services, except public administration | 116 | 29 | $48,229 |
| Arts, entertainment and recreation | 111 | 12 | $35,269 |
Construction is the largest private sector at 1,260 jobs, 17.5 percent of covered employment.
US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
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How many businesses are in Greene County?
- Establishments, all industries540
- Employment at those establishments6,469
- Annual payroll$383.3 m
- Establishments per 1,000 residents26.9
These are counts of establishments physically operating in the county, not listings, so they are the supply side a feasibility study measures demand against. County Business Patterns counts private establishments with paid employees in March 2023, while the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages above counts every unemployment-insured employer, public ones included, as a 2024 annual average, so the two establishment and employment counts differ.
US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Building permits in Greene County
- Housing units authorized by permit, 2024295
- Declared construction value permitted$266.8 m
- Single family units authorized295
- Multifamily units authorized0
- Multifamily share of units0.0 percent
- Average declared value per unit$904,573
- Units authorized per 1,000 households36.0
Single-family homes are 100.0 percent of units authorized, so the pipeline is predominantly single-family.
US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
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SBA loans in Greene County (7(a) and 504)
- 7(a) approvals recorded13
- 7(a) gross approval dollars$14.3 m
- Average 7(a) approval$1,102,192
- Median 7(a) approval$774,500
- Largest single approval$4,733,400
- Jobs reported supported, 7(a)177
- Jobs per approval13.6
- Distinct 7(a) lenders active10
- Distinct industries receiving approvals8
- Median 7(a) term123 months
- Share of loans on real estate terms, 240 months or longer38.5 percent
- Loans on real estate terms5
- Loans on working capital terms, 120 months or shorter6
- Franchise loans5
- Franchise share of approvals38.5 percent
- Leading industry by approval countGasoline Stations with Convenience Stores (3)
- Most active lenderMetro City Bank (3)
- 504 approvals recorded3
- 504 gross approval dollars$700,000
- Average 504 approval$233,333
- Median 504 approval$262,000
- Distinct CDCs active2
- 504 jobs per approval1.0
- 504 jobs per million dollars approved4.3
- Combined SBA approval dollars, 7(a) FY2020 to FY2026 and 504 FY2010 to FY2026$15.0 m
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30. US Small Business Administration, 504 FOIA release, FY2010 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA loan default and charge-off rates in Greene County
Do SBA loans in Greene County get paid back?
- Loans with a final outcome recorded2
- Paid in full2
- Charged off0
- Status: Paid in full2
- Status: Exempt from disclosure8
- Status: Cancelled3
Only 2 loans have reached a final outcome, fewer than the 30 a charge-off rate needs, so no rate is published.
Compare against the national and state SBA charge-off rates, computed the same way over resolved loans only.
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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SBA lending by place in Greene County
- Borrower cities with recorded lending2
- Greensboro, approvals10
- Union Point, approvals3
| Borrower city | Approvals | Gross approval dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | 10 | $11,563,400 |
| Union Point | 3 | $2,765,100 |
US Small Business Administration, 7(a) FOIA release, FY2020 to FY2026 year to date, as of 2026-06-30.
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How large is Greene County?
- Land area387 sq mi
- Rank by land area among Georgia counties63rd of 159
- Width, east to west26.2 mi
- Height, north to south28.1 mi
- Geographies sharing a boundary6
- Residents per square mile of land52
- Establishments per square mile1.40
US Census Bureau county boundary geometry, TIGER, adjacency computed from shared boundary vertices, TIGER county boundaries. US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year. US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
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Flood risk in Greene County
- Participation of the county's own NFIP community Greene County, unincorporated areasParticipating, community 130573
- Communities in the county in the NFIP Community Status Book6
- Of those, participating in the NFIP4
- NFIP participation rate66.7 percent
- Communities carrying a CRS class0
- Radon levels in Greene County, EPA zone predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/LZone 2
The county's own community in the status book, unincorporated Greene County (community 130573), participates in the National Flood Insurance Program and carries no Community Rating System class, so no CRS premium discount applies there. The EPA places Greene County in radon zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. The zone is a screening prediction for the county and does not substitute for a test at an address. 66.7 percent of the county's listed communities participate in the National Flood Insurance Program, per Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26.
Federal Emergency Management Agency, NFIP Community Status Book (OpenFEMA), as of 2026-09-26. US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Coverage
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Feasibility studies
When a Greene County site needs a document a lender will accept.
The same data layer behind this page is the one the studies are written from. A study for a Greene County site starts with the figures you are reading, carrying the same source and period into the credit file.
- Population, American Community Survey 2020-202420,109
- Households8,198
- Average household size2.45
- Median household income$86,272
- Median age53.1
Common questions
Greene County questions, answered from the record.
How many people live in Greene County, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates 21,091 residents on July 1, 2024 (US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024). The American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimate is 20,109, in 8,198 households, ranking 89th of 159 Georgia counties. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
Is Greene County's population growing?
The population has grown 11.50 percent since the 2020 census base of 18,915, to 21,091 on July 1, 2024. In 2024 there were 140 births against 259 deaths, with net migration of 474. Source: US Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program, Vintage 2024, Vintage 2024, estimates 2020 to 2024.
What is the median household income in Greene County?
$86,272. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,800, which is 4.6 times income, and median gross rent is $924 per month. Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2020-2024 5-year.
How many businesses are in Greene County?
540 establishments, employing 6,469 people with an annual payroll of $383.3 m. These are establishments physically operating in the county, not listings. Source: US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns, 2023.
What is employment by industry in Greene County?
Construction is the largest private sector at 1,260 jobs, 17.5 percent of covered employment. Covered employment averages 7,182 jobs at an average annual pay of $52,883, or $1,017 a week. Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, 2024 annual averages.
How much SBA lending happens in Greene County?
13 7(a) approvals totaling $14.3 m since FY2020, across 10 lenders, with a median approval of $774,500, plus 3 504 approvals worth $700,000 since FY2010. These are approvals recorded in the release, not loans disbursed.
How many building permits were issued in Greene County?
295 housing units were authorized by permit in 2024, with a declared construction value of $266.8 m. Multifamily was 0.0 percent of units. Source: US Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2024 annual.
What is the radon zone for Greene County?
Zone 2, a predicted average indoor radon screening level from 2 to 4 pCi/L. Source: US EPA, Map of Radon Zones, county spreadsheet, 2024-05 publication, EPA 402/A-16/001.
Where do people moving to Greene County come from?
The largest single origin is Fulton County, with 73 households. Arriving households report an average income of $245,952 against $104,694 for those leaving. Source: US Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county migration flows, 2021 to 2022 filing years.
Are traffic counts available for Greene County on this page?
No. Annual average daily traffic resolves in the platform rather than in this dataset, so no AADT figure is printed here. It is a gap we know about rather than a figure we estimated.
Is zoning published for Greene County?
No. Nothing on this page presents parcel level zoning, and where a statutory framework applies it is marked as the statewide frame, to be confirmed locally.
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Cities and places in Greene.
5 Census places lie wholly or partly in Greene County. All 5 carry enough published place level data for a page of their own and are linked.
| Place | Type | Population | SBA 7(a) approvals, projects in this county | Lies in |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro | city | 3,609 | 10 | Wholly in this county |
| Union Point | city | 1,704 | 3 | Wholly in this county |
| Siloam | town | 344 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| Woodville | city | 241 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
| White Plains | city | 175 | None recorded | Wholly in this county |
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