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Greenwood Lake

New York · 2,994 residents · 2.024 sq mi
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Greenwood Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,406. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,700. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,994
−12%since 2000
from 3,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,479 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,685 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+26%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Greenwood Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,406
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,076 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,863
+61%since 2000
from $23,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,283
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $671 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
27.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,129)
Black0.6%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5%(172)
Asian0.9%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(537)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(2,344)
Black1.7%(50)
Hispanic / Latino13.8%(413)
Asian1.3%(39)
Other2.3%(69)
Diversity Score41.5%(1,244)
Diversity Score
42
+164%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 35.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood Lake, New York?

Greenwood Lake, New York has about 2,994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenwood Lake, New York earns about $93,406 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 $242,700, and the typical rent is about $1,283 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood Lake, New York?

About 22.4% 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 3.1% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 109 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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