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Greene County

New York · 47,931 residents · 647.161 sq mi
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Greene County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,681. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,600. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,931
−1%since 2000
from 48,195 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+19%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K47K48K50K1990201020202024Greene County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,681
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,493 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,970
+64%since 2000
from $18,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$925
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+30%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(39,494)
Black4.5%(2,159)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(3,109)
Asian1%(500)
Other2.8%(1,346)
Diversity Score34.3%(16,442)
Segregation Score34%(16,287)
Diversity Score
34
+45%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+39%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene County, New York?

Greene County, New York has about 47,931 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greene County, New York earns about $56,681 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 $185,600, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Greene County, New York?

About 23.9% 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 11.5% 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 3,192 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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