Greene County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Greene County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Greene County, New York has a population of 47,554, the 48th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $74,011 and the median home value is $248,300. The poverty rate is 11.0%.

Greene County Quick Facts

Population 47,554

Median Household Income $74,011

Median Home Value $248,300

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 47.4 years

Homeownership Rate 77.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.9%

High School Graduation 88.8%

Cities/Places 20

Population 47,554 48th of 62

Median Income $74,011 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.0%

Unemployment 3.3%

Median Household Income

Greene

$74,011

$84,578

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Greene

$248,300

$403,000

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 28.3%

$100K+ 35.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

3.7%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

6.0%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.5%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

9.4%

$200K+

9.4%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2%|National: 5.2%

55.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.6%

Renter 22.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.4%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

30.2%

75+

9.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Greene County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Catskill	3,803	$73,906	13.3%	$228,700
Coxsackie	2,746	$69,773	6.2%	$251,800
Athens	1,877	$82,500	9.1%	$301,200
Sleepy Hollow Lake	1,566	$88,906	23.2%	$272,000
Cairo	1,565	$54,479	8.9%	$197,000
Jefferson Heights	1,193	$77,813	12.3%	$231,700
Palenville	990	N/A	14.5%	$233,700
Tannersville	708	$64,732	18.2%	$267,100
Round Top	693	$100,167	8.8%	$306,000
Greenville (Greene County)	692	$76,250	7.9%	$266,300
South Cairo	601	N/A	14.8%	$165,400
East Durham	547	$80,341	6.4%	N/A
Haines Falls	401	$114,750	0.0%	$242,800
Cementon	305	$58,920	0.0%	$111,700
Windham	212	$168,309	1.4%	$259,800
New Baltimore	208	N/A	2.1%	$317,900
Leeds	199	$58,229	0.0%	$208,500
Hunter	182	$70,227	3.3%	$381,300
Prattsville	131	$28,625	31.3%	$168,200
West Kill	73	N/A	11.0%	$360,400

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Population Overview

Greene County is located in New York with a total population of 47,554. It is the 48th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greene County is 47.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greene County is $74,011. This is 12% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $248,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 43% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greene County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.5% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

28.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greene County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greene County, New York?

Greene County has a population of 47,554, making it the 48th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Greene County?

The median household income in Greene County is $74,011 with a poverty rate of 11.0%.

How many cities are in Greene County, New York?

Greene County contains 20 Census-designated places.