Greene County, North Carolina

Greene County, North Carolina
Motto: 
"A place to grow. The way to live."
Location within the U.S. state of North Carolina
Interactive map of Greene County, North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°29′N 77°41′W / 35.48°N 77.68°W / 35.48; -77.68
Country United States
State North Carolina
Founded1799
Named afterNathanael Greene
SeatSnow Hill
Largest communitySnow Hill
Area
 • Total
267.21 sq mi (692.1 km2)
 • Land266.73 sq mi (690.8 km2)
 • Water0.48 sq mi (1.2 km2)  0.18%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
20,451
 • Estimate 
(2024)
20,671
 • Density76.67/sq mi (29.60/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district1st
Websitegreenecountync.gov

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2020 census, the population was 20,451. Its county seat is Snow Hill.