Green County Population Charts

According to the most recent Green County Wisconsin demographics data available from the 2022 Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in November of 2022, Figure 1 Green County depicts it has a Population 2021 of 37,098 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest population in the area is Dane County which depicts a population of 555,474 ( appreciably bigger). Figure 3 uses the Green County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2021 and Green County Wisconsin shows very little difference.

The total Green County Wisconsin greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2021 is shown in Figure 4 and for Green County depicts it has a Population Change of 0.7% which is the third most population percent change of all other counties in the greater Green County region.

Looking at the Green County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Green County Wisconsin shows it has 64 people per square mile which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The next higher when sorted by population density is Stephenson County 25.0% larger with population density of 79. The county with the highest population density in the area is Winnebago County which depicts a people per square mile of 556 ( markedly bigger). Figure 6 provides Green County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Green County indicates it has a Median Age of 43.0 which is the third most of all other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Stephenson County which depicts an age of 45.6 (6.0% larger). The Green County Wisconsin population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Green County Wisconsin shows a median age of men about the same size as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Green County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Green County Wisconsin has the percentage of people less than 20 years of age the second smallest in order of people less than 20 years of age of all the other counties in the greater region at 10.2% of the total.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Green County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Green County Wisconsin has the smallest proportion of White population at 0.5% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of Black population at 0.3% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of Asian population at 0.1% of the total. Also, it has less than most other counties in the greater region in terms of Native population at 3.8% of the total. Figure 10 shows the Green County Wisconsin Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Green County depicts it has a Hispanic or Latino of 3.4% which is the second smallest when sorted by people who are Hispanic or Latino of all the other counties in the local area. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and shows total male population about the same size as the total female population.

Green County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Green County has the smallest proportion of total percent married at 26% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of never married percent at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Green County households. Green County depicts it has a Family Size of 3.0 which is less than most other counties in the area. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Winnebago County which depicts an average family size of 3.1 (only about 3.7% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Green County households for families to the total number of Green County households and that Green County depicts it has a Families of 64% which is in the middle range of other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Lafayette County which depicts a families percent of 66% (only about 3.1% larger).

Looking at Green County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Green County depicts it has a Married-couple family of 79% which is in the middle range of other counties in the surrounding region. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Iowa County which shows a husband and wife family percent of 82% (only about 3.3% larger). Figure 17 shows Green County demographics for the head of household for each place using a breakdown of married-couple, male-headed alone, and female-headed alone. Green County Wisconsin has the largest proportion of households at 9.5% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest when ranked by percent of families in husband and wife household of all the other counties in the surrounding region in terms of households at 11.2% of the total.

Green County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Green County shows it has a Birth Rate of 5.4% which is the third most percent of women who have given birth of all other counties in the greater Green County region. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Lafayette County which depicts a birth rate of 6.7% (24.6% larger). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and has the smallest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 7% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 38% of the total and is ranked #1.

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Green County shows it has a Unwed Births of 33% which is in the center range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Winnebago County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 54% (63.2% larger).

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Green County Wisconsin has one of the largest proportions of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 at 84.8% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Rock County (88.2%), and #1 Iowa County (98.1%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of unwed mothers aged 20 to 34 at 15.2% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lafayette County (16.7%), and #1 Dane County (17.6%) are larger. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Green County Wisconsin has the largest proportion of Black unwed birth rate at 100.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of Hispanic unwed birth rate at 75.0% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Green County Wisconsin has the percentage of unwed births and living below poverty level the second smallest when sorted by percent of unwed births to mothers living below the poverty level of all the other counties in the local area at 11.6% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of unwed births and living between 100% and 199% of poverty level at 40.6% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Iowa County with 48.1%.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment has the smallest proportion of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education at 14% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 75% of the total and is ranked #1.

Green County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Green County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Green County shows it has a Total Single People of 46% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Dane County which shows a percent single of 52% (15.2% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Green County is about 10.3% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Wisconsin, percent of people who are single for any reason of 49%, Green County is about 8.0% smaller.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Green County Wisconsin has the largest proportion of percent never married at 14% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 31 shows the demographics for the number of single men adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Green County Wisconsin has the largest proportion of men who have never been married at 12% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 32 shows the number of single women adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Green County Wisconsin has the largest proportion of women who have never been married at 15% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 33 shows the Green County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Green County metro area. Green County Wisconsin has the percentage of single men 18 to 24 less than most other counties in the local area at 14% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of single men 30 to 34 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of single men 50 to 60 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Green County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next section of demographic information provides detailed data Green County residents including: immigrants, citizenship, immigration, country of origin, non citizens and more. To start, Figure 35 shows a high level view of citizenship. Green County Wisconsin has the percentage of citizens by naturalization less than most other counties in the area at 1% of the total. The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and has the smallest proportion of birthplace in this state at 1% of the total.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Green County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Green County depicts it has a Percent Foreign Born of 2.1% which is less than most other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Winnebago County which depicts a percent born outside United States of 9.0% (approximately 4.4 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.6%, Green County is approximately a sixth the size. Also, compared to the state of Wisconsin, percent of population who was born in another country of 5.0%, Green County is approximately half the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Green County Wisconsin depicts a percent of non citizens under 18 years old approximately a twelfth the size as the percent of non citizens over 18 years old. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 37.9 which is the third most median age of non citizens of all other counties in the greater Green County region. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Winnebago County which depicts a median age of 41.4 (9.2% larger). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has the largest proportion of non citizens who entered the US between 2000 to 2009 at 38% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has in the middle range of other counties in the greater region in order of non citizens who entered the US before 1990 at 11% of the total.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. has the percentage of people naturalized 2015 or later the second smallest when sorted by percent of people naturalized 2015 or later of all the other counties in the local area at 9% of the total. Second, it has less than most other counties in the surrounding region when sorted by people naturalized 2010 to 2014 at 10% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people naturalized 2005 to 2009 at 29% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people naturalized 2000 to 2004 at 25% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of people naturalized 1995 to 1999 at 1% of the total. Furthermore, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized before 1990 at 20% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Iowa County (28%), and #1 Stephenson County (50%) are larger.

Green County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Green County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Green County Wisconsin has the smallest proportion of from Asia at 12% of the total. Second, it has in the mid range of other counties in the local area in order of from Africa at 3% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of from the Americas at 60% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lafayette County (71%), and #1 Rock County (71%) are larger.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Green County Wisconsin has the smallest proportion of from Europe at 12% of the total. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of from Oceania at 60% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Lafayette County (71%), and #1 Rock County (71%) are larger.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Green County Wisconsin has the largest proportion of people who were born in Western Europe at 9.0% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people who were born in South Central Asia at 2.9% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of people who were born in South East Asia at 3.3% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in North America at 3.9% of the total and is ranked #1.