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Greene County | |
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 The Historic Greene County Courthouse in Springfield | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 37°16′N 93°20′W / 37.26°N 93.34°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | January 2, 1833 |
| Named for | Nathanael Greene |
| Seat | Springfield |
| Largest city | Springfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 678 sq mi (1,760 km2) |
| • Land | 675 sq mi (1,750 km2) |
| • Water | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) 0.4% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 298,915 |
| • Estimate (2021) | 300,865  |
| • Density | 440/sq mi (170/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 7th |
| Website | www |
Greene County is located in the southwest part of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, its population was 298,915.[1] making it the fourth most-populous county in Missouri.
Its county seat and most-populous city is Springfield.[2] The county was organized in 1833 and is named after American Revolutionary War General Nathanael Greene.[3] Greene County is included in the Springfield metropolitan area. It is in the area of the Ozark Mountains and foothills.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 678 square miles (1,760 km2), of which 675 square miles (1,750 km2) is land and 2.6 square miles (6.7 km2) (0.4%) is water.[4]
Adjacent counties
- Polk County (north)
- Dallas County (northeast)
- Webster County (east)
- Christian County (south)
- Lawrence County (southwest)
- Dade County (northwest)
National protected area
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1840 | 5,372 | — | |
| 1850 | 12,785 | 138.0% | |
| 1860 | 13,186 | 3.1% | |
| 1870 | 21,549 | 63.4% | |
| 1880 | 28,801 | 33.7% | |
| 1890 | 48,616 | 68.8% | |
| 1900 | 52,713 | 8.4% | |
| 1910 | 63,831 | 21.1% | |
| 1920 | 68,698 | 7.6% | |
| 1930 | 82,929 | 20.7% | |
| 1940 | 90,541 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 104,923 | 15.9% | |
| 1960 | 126,276 | 20.4% | |
| 1970 | 152,929 | 21.1% | |
| 1980 | 185,302 | 21.2% | |
| 1990 | 207,949 | 12.2% | |
| 2000 | 240,391 | 15.6% | |
| 2010 | 275,174 | 14.5% | |
| 2020 | 298,915 | 8.6% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 300,865 | [5] | 0.7% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[6] 1790-1960[7] 1900-1990[8] 1990-2000[9] 2010-2020[1] | |||
As of the census of 2000, there were 240,391 people, 97,859 households, and 61,846 families residing in the county. The population density was 356 inhabitants per square mile (137/km2). There were 104,517 housing units at an average density of 155 units per square mile (60 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 93.54% White, 2.26% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. Approximately 1.84% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 97,859 households, out of which 28.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.00% were married couples living together, 9.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.80% were non-families. 29.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.30% under the age of 18, 13.80% from 18 to 24, 28.60% from 25 to 44, 21.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $44,185, and the median income for a family was $56,047. Males had a median income of $30,672 versus $21,987 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,770. About 7.60% of families and 12.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.60% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.
There are 190,417 registered voters in Greene County.[10]
2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 246,368 | 82.42% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 9,987 | 3.34% |
| Native American (NH) | 1,735 | 0.6% |
| Asian (NH) | 6,182 | 2.1% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 375 | 0.13% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 19,876 | 6.65% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14,392 | 4.81% |
Emergency services
Republic and Springfield have city fire departments. Additionally, the county is served by the following fire districts:
- Ash Grove
- Battlefield
- Billings
- Bois D'arc
- Brookline
- Ebenezer
- Fair Grove
- Logan-Rogersville
- Strafford
- Walnut Grove
- West Republic
- Willard
Law enforcement is provided by the Greene County Sheriffs Office. The current sheriff is Jim C. Arnott.[12]
Politics
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 | This section needs to be updated. (April 2023) |
Local
The Republican Party predominantly controls politics at the local level in Greene County.
| Greene County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Brent Johnson | Republican | |
| Auditor | Cindy Stein | Republican | |
| Circuit Clerk | Bryan Feemster | Republican | |
| County Clerk | Shane Schoeller | Republican | |
| Collector | Allen Icet | Republican | |
| Commissioner (Presiding) | Bob Dixon | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 1) | Rusty MacLachlan | Republican | |
| Commissioner (District 2) | John Russell | Republican | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Dan Patterson | Republican | |
| Public Administrator | Sherri Martin | Republican | |
| Recorder | Cheryl Dawson-Spaulding | Republican | |
| Sheriff | Jim Arnott | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Justin Hill | Republican | |
State House of Representatives
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 59.72% 84,582 | 37.79% 53,519 | 2.49% 3,523 |
| 2016 | 56.77% 73,601 | 37.76% 51,201 | 3.72% 4,841 |
| 2012 | 47.62% 59,660 | 49.46% 61,970 | 2.92% 3,659 |
| 2008 | 42.84% 57,565 | 54.45% 73,164 | 2.71% 3,641 |
| 2004 | 61.45% 76,645 | 37.25% 46,470 | 1.30% 1,621 |
| 2000 | 53.57% 54,770 | 44.61% 45,612 | 1.82% 1,861 |
| 1996 | 51.63% 49,991 | 45.08% 43,646 | 3.29% 3,189 |
Greene County is divided into eight legislative districts in the Missouri House of Representatives; six of which are held by Republicans and two Democratic seats.[13]
- District 130 — Bishop Davidson (R-Springfield). The district includes the northern part the city of Springfield and rural area of north-central Greene County.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bishop Davidson | 15,609 | 76.83% | +5.61 | |
| Democratic | Dave Gragg | 4,665 | 22.96% | -5.75 | |
- District 131 — Bill Owen (R-Springfield). The district includes the northern part the city of Springfield and rural area of north-central Greene County.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Owen | 10,827 | 65.64% | -1.59 | |
| Democratic | Allison Schoolcraft | 5,642 | 34.21% | +1.63 | |
- District 132 — Crystal Quade (D-Springfield). The district is based entirely in the city of Springfield.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Crystal Quade | 6,289 | 59.17% | -5.0 | |
| Republican | Sara Semple | 4,320 | 40.64% | +5.09 | |
- District 133 — Curtis Trent (R-Springfield). The district includes Battlefield and a part of the city of Springfield.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Curtis D. Trent | 13,037 | 64.94% | +.67 | |
| Democratic | Cindy Slimp | 7,005 | 34.90% | -.69 | |
- District 134 — Alex Riley (R-Springfield). The district includes part of the city of Springfield.