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Green Island

New York · 2,620 residents · 0.747 sq mi
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Green Island has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,417. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $121,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,620
+15%since 2000
from 2,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,507 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 3,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.9
+6%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Green Island
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,417
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,718
+50%since 2000
from $17,795 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
65.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(2,287)
Black4.5%(118)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(87)
Asian1.8%(46)
Other2.1%(55)
Diversity Score27.3%(715)
Diversity Score
27
+380%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
11.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Green Island, New York?

Green Island, New York has about 2,620 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Green Island, New York earns about $51,417 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 $121,200, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Green Island, New York?

About 18.9% 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 17.7% 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 120 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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