Missouri

Greene

298,915
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Greene

Greene, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 5,372. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 298,915.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 15 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Wilson's Creek – Death of Lyon, Battle of Wilson's Creek – Bloody Hill, First Battle of Springfield, and 80 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020298,915
2010275,174
2000240,391
1990207,949
1980185,302
1970152,929
1960126,276
1950104,823
194090,541
193082,929
192068,698
191063,831
190052,713
189048,616
188028,801
187021,549
186013,186
185012,785
18405,372
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Greene

Military engagements that took place in Greene, Missouri.

Battle of Wilson's Creek – Death of Lyon
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek – Bloody Hill
1861
First Battle of Springfield
1861
Wilson's Creek: Sigel's Attack
1861
Springfield (Confederate Occupation 1861)
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek – Sigel's Route
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek — Oak Hills
1861
Battle of Wilson's Creek (Main Engagement)
1861
Wilson's Creek: Bloody Hill
1861
Wilson's Creek – Bloody Hill
1861
Wilson's Creek – Siegel's Route
1861
Battle of Springfield Missouri
1862
Marmaduke's First Raid — Springfield MO
1863
Springfield (Marmaduke Raid January 1863)
1863
Battle of Springfield
1863

Historic places in Greene

National Register of Historic Places listings in Greene, Missouri.

Boone, Nathan, House
Ash Grove
Springfield Grocer Company Warehouse
Springfield
Franklin Springfield Motor Co. Building
Springfield
Gillioz Theater
Springfield
South Avenue Commercial Historic District
Springfield
Campbell Avenue Historic District
Springfield
Springfield Warehouse and Industrial Historic District
Springfield
Walnut Street Commercial Historic District
Springfield
Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Mosque
Springfield
Landers Theater
Springfield
Netter-Ullman Building
Springfield
Producers Produce Company Plant
Springfield
Wilhoit, Edward M. and Della C., House
Springfield
Commercial Street Historic District
Springfield
Rock Fountain Court Historic District
Springfield
Heer's Department Store
Springfield
Stone Chapel
Springfield
Greene County Courthouse
Springfield
King, J.E., Manufacturing Company
Springfield
Route 66 Steak 'n Shake
Springfield
Palace Hotel
Springfield
Springfield National Cemetery
Springfield
St. John's Mercy Hospital Building
Springfield
Woods-Evertz Stove Company Historic District
Springfield
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Frequently asked about Greene

When does Greene first appear in the US census?
Greene, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 5,372.
What is the population of Greene?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Greene had a recorded population of 298,915.
Were any battles fought in Greene?
15 documented military engagements took place in Greene, including Battle of Wilson's Creek – Death of Lyon, Battle of Wilson's Creek – Bloody Hill, First Battle of Springfield.
How many historic places are in Greene?
80 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Greene, Missouri.
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