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Greene County

New York · 48,195 residents · 647.161 sq mi
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Greene County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,493. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $91,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48,195
+8%since 1990
from 44,739 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 69 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.1
+10%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K47K48K50K1990201020202024Greene County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,493
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,469 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,931
+49%since 1990
from $12,722 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.2%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,900
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $421 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−25%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(41,583)
Black4.8%(2,139)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(1,578)
Asian0.5%(232)
Diversity Score23.8%(10,646)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(42,640)
Black5.2%(2,518)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2,075)
Asian0.5%(254)
Diversity Score23.6%(11,384)
Diversity Score
24
−1%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
−15%since 1990
from 24.2 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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Compare Greene County to nearby counties

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Home value$294,600+221%
Population321,225+580%
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GREENE COUNTY VS
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Income$86,271+136%
Home value$352,500+284%
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GREENE COUNTY VS
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Income$70,133+92%
Home value$192,500+109%
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GREENE COUNTY VS
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Income$81,528+123%
Home value$347,100+278%
Population60,168+27%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, New York?

Greene County, New York has about 48,195 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Greene County, New York earns about $36,493 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene County, New York expensive?

In Greene County, New York, the median home is worth about $91,900, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, New York?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greene County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene County, New York?

About 12.2% of people in Greene County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greene County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Greene County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,456 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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