Population 47,409 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greene County
Household size in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.62 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Greene County run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Compared with other New York counties, though, Greene County has larger households than most.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Greene County skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few New York counties are older: only four of 62.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Greene County: 6.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other New York county has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greene County
Renters in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Greene County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.5%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 28.7% of the housing in Greene County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Few New York counties have a higher vacancy rate: only four of 62.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Greene County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1967, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Even so, homes here are newer than in New York as a whole, where the median home dates to 1961. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the southeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $720 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $823 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,099 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$379 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Greene County pays $1,099 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $379 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greene County
Bachelor's degrees in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over three in ten adults 25 and older in Greene County (31.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.9% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Greene County have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York as a whole (87.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greene County
| Period | Greene County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Greene County than nationally: unemployment was 4.1%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greene County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County | 2.43 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,099 | 31.2% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Columbia County | 2.25 | 49.0 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 1965 | $1,305 | 38.7% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
| Delaware County | 2.22 | 49.0 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 32.4% | 1968 | $916 | 28.3% | 88.8% | 6.0% |
| Hampshire County | 2.31 | 40.8 | 8.1% | 32.2% | 10.0% | 1967 | $1,516 | 52.5% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| Hampden County | 2.51 | 40.7 | 15.3% | 37.8% | 7.7% | 1958 | $1,261 | 29.0% | 86.7% | 6.3% |
| Broome County | 2.36 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 35.5% | 13.0% | 1960 | $1,042 | 31.7% | 90.7% | 6.9% |
| Worcester County | 2.56 | 41.1 | 11.7% | 34.2% | 6.8% | 1965 | $1,549 | 39.8% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Tioga County | 2.36 | 44.4 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,014 | 25.0% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Norfolk County | 2.59 | 41.9 | 7.9% | 31.3% | 5.0% | 1965 | $2,148 | 59.8% | 94.1% | 4.8% |
| Chemung County | 2.27 | 42.8 | 12.2% | 31.6% | 10.9% | 1957 | $1,117 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Schuyler County | 2.40 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 1967 | $1,117 | 26.3% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Fremont County, WY · Watauga County, NC · Fayette County, TN · Fayette County, WV · Finney County, KS · Franklin County, KY · Franklin County, NY · Franklin County, TN · Franklin County, VA · Franklin County, VT
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greene County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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