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East Greenbush

New York · 4,487 residents · 3.917 sq mi
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East Greenbush is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $224,200. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 45% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,487
+10%since 2000
from 4,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+9%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024East Greenbush
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,633
+37%since 2000
from $27,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,200
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$948
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score17.3%(705)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(3,998)
Black2.3%(104)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(110)
Asian4.4%(199)
Other1.8%(82)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,149)
Diversity Score
26
+48%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
24.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
61.1%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Greenbush, New York?

East Greenbush, New York has about 4,487 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Greenbush, New York earns about $80,750 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 $224,200, and the typical rent is about $948 a month.

How educated are people in East Greenbush, New York?

About 55.5% 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 4.0% 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 703 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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