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East Greenbush

New York · 6,266 residents · 3.917 sq mi
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East Greenbush is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,409. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,266
+53%since 2000
from 4,085 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,600 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,043 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+12%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024East Greenbush
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,409
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,539
+87%since 2000
from $27,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,306
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
38.1% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(4,863)
Black3.6%(228)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(247)
Asian9.3%(584)
Other2.4%(149)
Diversity Score43.2%(2,706)
Diversity Score
43
+150%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
30.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 97.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Greenbush, New York?

East Greenbush, New York has about 6,266 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Greenbush, New York earns about $92,409 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 $245,800, and the typical rent is about $1,306 a month.

How educated are people in East Greenbush, New York?

About 55.3% 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 3.8% 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 2,482 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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