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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Green Island

New York · 2,278 residents · 0.747 sq mi
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Green Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,500. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,700. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,278
−9%since 1990
from 2,500 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,050 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 3,347 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
−4%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Green Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,163 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,795
+31%since 1990
from $13,627 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.0%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $383 in 1990
US average: $602
43.7%
−7.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
56.3% rent
2.6
−18%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(42)
Asian0.2%(5)
Diversity Score5.4%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(2,196)
Black1.2%(28)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(17)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score5.7%(130)
6
+5%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.5%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Island, New York?

Green Island, New York has about 2,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Green Island, New York earns about $32,500 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Green Island, New York?

About 11.2% 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 10.0% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 222 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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