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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Greenwood Lake

New York · 3,411 residents · 2.024 sq mi
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Greenwood Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,076. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $118,500. Households here earn about 29% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,411
+10%since 1990
from 3,103 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,685 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,533 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.1
+16%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greenwood Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,076
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,684 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$23,454
+77%since 1990
from $13,251 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$118,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $129,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$671
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $609 in 1990
US average: $602
67.6%
−1.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.4% in 1990
32.4% rent
2.1
−50%since 1990
from 4.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(3,078)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12.1%(375)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,129)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5%(172)
Asian0.9%(29)
Diversity Score15.7%(537)
16
+30%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.2 min
−6%since 1990
from 37.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood Lake, New York?

Greenwood Lake, New York has about 3,411 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Greenwood Lake, New York?

The typical household in Greenwood Lake, New York earns about $56,076 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood Lake, New York expensive?

In Greenwood Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $118,500, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood Lake, New York?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood Lake, New York?

About 7.0% of people in Greenwood Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood Lake, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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