CensusEasy
CITY

Green Island

New York · 2,966 residents (2025 est.) · 0.747 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Albany metro area
Compare
The short version

Green Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,406. Population has grown 30% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,970
+30%since 2000
from 2,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,976 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 3,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−12%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,966 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Green Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,406
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,964
+181%since 2000
from $17,795 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+26%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
75.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−10%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
RELATED:See current rent listings in Green Island on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,196)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(130)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(1,841)
Black10.1%(301)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(541)
Asian3.2%(94)
Other6.5%(193)
Diversity Score70.9%(2,105)
Diversity Score
71
+1146%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+94%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Green Island

Lake Hamilton
Pop 3,007
Grenelefe
Pop 2,797
Hurlburt Field
Pop 2,951
Hill 'n Dale
Pop 3,083
Places similar to Green Island
Head to head

Compare Green Island to nearby cities

GREEN ISLAND VS
Troy
Income$58,477−2%
Home value$206,500+49%
Population50,912+1617%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN ISLAND VS
Watervliet
Income$57,919−3%
Home value$179,700+30%
Population10,242+245%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN ISLAND VS
Cohoes
Income$61,145+3%
Home value$223,400+62%
Population18,518+524%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
GREEN ISLAND VS
Latham
Income$104,899+77%
Home value$326,900+136%
Population13,802+365%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Island, New York?

Green Island, New York has about 2,970 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Island, New York?

The typical household in Green Island, New York earns about $59,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Island, New York expensive?

In Green Island, New York, the median home is worth about $138,300, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.

How educated are people in Green Island, New York?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Green Island, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Island, New York?

About 20.6% of people in Green Island, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Green Island, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Green Island, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 470 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
New York
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Green Island with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →