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Greene County

New York · 49,221 residents · 647.161 sq mi
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Greene County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,500. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,221
+2%since 2000
from 48,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+13%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K47K48K50K1990201020202024Greene County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,235
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,493 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,461
+24%since 2000
from $18,931 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.1%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.9
+55%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(42,640)
Black5.2%(2,518)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(2,075)
Asian0.5%(254)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.6%(11,384)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(42,857)
Black5.3%(2,606)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2,419)
Asian0.8%(382)
Other1.2%(593)
Diversity Score28.1%(13,845)
Diversity Score
28
+19%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, New York?

Greene County, New York has about 49,221 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, New York earns about $46,235 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 $180,500, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, New York?

About 19.2% 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 13.2% 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 4,482 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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