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Greene

New York · 1,463 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Greene has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,919. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,600. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
1,463
−14%since 2000
from 1,701 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,370 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,593 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+11%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Greene
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,919
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,219
+64%since 2000
from $16,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.3%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,600
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
49.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−7%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,668)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(52)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,359)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(28)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other1.3%(19)
Diversity Score10.7%(156)
Diversity Score
11
+246%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−88.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene, New York?

Greene, New York has about 1,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greene, New York?

The typical household in Greene, New York earns about $50,919 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene, New York expensive?

In Greene, New York, the median home is worth about $117,600, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Greene, New York?

About 23.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greene, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene, New York?

About 17.2% of people in Greene, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 349 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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