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Greenport

New York · 2,197 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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Greenport has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $48,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $470,900. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $470,900, the poverty rate sits 63% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,197
+7%since 2000
from 2,048 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,313 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+1%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Greenport
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,398
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,675 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,746
+75%since 2000
from $17,595 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,900
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,277
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $747 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.2% in 2000
52.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.7
+97%since 2000
from 4.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(1,348)
Black14.1%(288)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(353)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(1,258)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(1,177)
Black10%(219)
Hispanic / Latino34%(746)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other0.3%(7)
Diversity Score71.7%(1,574)
Diversity Score
72
+17%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
17.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenport, New York?

Greenport, New York has about 2,197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenport, New York earns about $48,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenport, New York expensive?

In Greenport, New York, the median home is worth about $470,900, and the typical rent is about $1,277 a month.

How educated are people in Greenport, New York?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Greenport, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenport, New York?

About 22.6% of people in Greenport, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenport, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenport, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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