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East Greenbush

New York · 6,581 residents · 3.917 sq mi
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The short version

East Greenbush is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,393. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $303,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,581
+61%since 2000
from 4,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,680 / sq mi
+56%since 2009
from 1,079 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024East Greenbush
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.1%(338)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(406)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.8%(384)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.9%(325)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(306)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(793)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.9%(981)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.6%(1,024)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(827)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.6%(897)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.6%(240)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(60)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,393
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,023
+129%since 2000
from $27,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
+28%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,753
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.0%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−13%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
26
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,739)
Black3.2%(129)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(58)
Asian2.6%(106)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(5,173)
Black5.9%(391)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(666)
Asian2.6%(172)
Other2.7%(179)
Diversity Score
46
+140%since 2009
from 19 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican6.8%(445)
Dominican1.9%(125)
Cuban0.7%(49)
Peruvian0.3%(19)
Salvadoran0.1%(6)
Asian origin
Pakistani1%(65)
Chinese0.3%(21)
Vietnamese0.2%(11)
Filipino0.1%(8)
Korean0%(1)
Ancestry
Irish23.3%(1,535)
Italian20.5%(1,346)
German18.1%(1,193)
English10.6%(697)
Polish8%(527)
French7.6%(499)
Welsh5.7%(374)
Dutch3%(198)
Scottish2.8%(184)
American2.6%(170)
Czech1.3%(84)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(80)
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Russian0.9%(58)
Turkish0.8%(55)
Greek0.8%(51)
Norwegian0.8%(50)
Hungarian0.7%(45)
Ukrainian0.6%(39)
Portuguese0.6%(38)
Nigerian0.6%(37)
Arab0.5%(33)
Danish0.5%(32)
British0.4%(27)
Swedish0.3%(23)
Finnish0.3%(20)
Croatian0.3%(17)
West Indian0.3%(17)
Haitian0.3%(17)
Latvian0.2%(13)
Canadian0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 6.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 91.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.5%(853)
Married53.1%(1,486)
Widowed2.5%(70)
Divorced13.8%(387)
Women 15+
Never married21.9%(583)
Married54.2%(1,440)
Widowed10.7%(283)
Divorced13.2%(351)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Greenbush, New York?

East Greenbush, New York has about 6,581 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Greenbush, New York?

The typical household in East Greenbush, New York earns about $118,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Greenbush, New York expensive?

In East Greenbush, New York, the median home is worth about $303,400, and the typical rent is about $1,753 a month.

How educated are people in East Greenbush, New York?

About 49.0% of adults age 25 and over in East Greenbush, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Greenbush, New York?

About 4.2% of people in East Greenbush, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Greenbush, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, East Greenbush, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,797 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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