Greene County, New York Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. 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%.