The Numbers that Measure Sustainable Growth
Choosing the right location to locate or expand your business can be a daunting task. We’ve taken the many factors that define the health, viability, and potential of our county and assembled a set of Key Economic Indicators to provide measurable insight about the people, infrastructure, and opportunities in Greene County, and provide year over year comparisons.
Population
- Age Demographics
- Natural Increase
- Net Migration
- Percentage of Population Growth
- Students K-12
Employment
- In-County Labor Force
- Total Employment
- In-County Employment
- Unemployment Rate
- Number of Unemployed Residents
- In-County Jobs by Sector
Workforce Income
- Median Wage for All Sectors
- Total Wages per Sector
- Average Employee Wages by Sector
- Open Public Assistance Cases
Real Estate
- Median Home Value
- Number of Houses Sold
- Available Commercial Properties
- Shovel-Ready Locations
Featured Commercial Properties Shovel-Ready Sites and Commercial Locations
Economic Development Projects & Plans Plans and Execution Summaries with supporting data
Our Creative Economy The growing industries in Greene County and the Hudson Valley
Population
Greene County Residents in 2018 totaled 47,470 versus 47,517 in 2017.
- Natural Increase in 2018 was -147 versus -156 in 2017 for a change of 5.77%.
- Net Migration in 2018 was 104 versus 25 in 2017 for a change of 316%.
| 2017 | 2018 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Residents | 47,517 | 47,470 | <0.1% |
| Natural Increase | -156 | -147 | 5.77% |
| Net Migration | 25 | 104 | 316% |
| Under 18 yrs. | 18 - 62 yrs. | Over 62 yrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents by Age Group | 17.4% | 58.9% | 23.7% |
| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Population K -12 | 5,928 | 7,473 |
Employment
The total workforce in Greene County in 2018 was 21,100 versus 21,200 in 2017.
- Total Employment in 2018 was 20,200 versus 20,100 in 2017.
- In-County Employment in 2018 was 15,500 versus 15,500 in 2017.
- The Unemployment Rate in 2018 was 4.3% versus 5.0% in 2017.
- Total Unemployed in 2018 was 900 versus 1,100 in 2017.
| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Workforce | 21,200 | 21,100 |
| Total Employment | 20,100 | 20,200 |
| In-County Employment | 15,500 | 15,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| Total Unemployed | 1,100 | 900 |
In 2018, 85.8% of the Greene County Workforce had at least a High School Diploma and 20.1% earned a Bachelors Degree or higher.
| % of In-County Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | 13.1% |
| Retail Trade | 15.1% |
| Hospitality & Lodging | 11.6% |
| Professional & Technical Services | 3.7% |
| Healthcare & Related Services | 8.6% |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 3.1% |
| School Systems & Local Governments | 18.2% |
| Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | 4.7% |
| Federal Agencies | 0.6% |
| State Agencies & Prisons | 10.9% |
| Wholesale Trade | 5.1% |
| Utilities & Information | 2.1% |
| All Other Businesses | 3.4% |
In 2018, Greene County had 382 open public assistance cases versus 393 in 2017 (a change of -2.8%).
Income & Industries
In 2018, the Median Wage for Greene County workers was $41,043 versus $40,457 in 2017.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of Greene County Employer Categories and their associated Average Annual Wage.
| Average Wage | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | $47,823 |
| Retail Trade | $26,673 |
| Hospitality & Lodging | $17,517 |
| Professional & Technical Services | $45,971 |
| Healthcare & Related Services | $35,726 |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | $48,097 |
| School Systems & Local Governments | $41,750 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | $21,757 |
| Federal Agencies | $51,224 |
| State Agencies & Prisons | $68,906 |
| Wholesale Trade | $61,592 |
| Utilities & Information | $70,386 |
| All Other Businesses | $26,803 |
Real Estate & Property Taxes
- 786 homes were sold in 2018 versus 772 in 2017.
- The Median Home Value in 2018 was $182,000, versus $173,000 in 2017.
- Property Taxes in 2018 were $4.58 per $1,000 of assessed value versus $4.66 in 2017
| 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Homes Sold | 772 | 786 |
| Median Property Value | $173,000 | $182,000 |
| Property Taxes per $1,000 | $4.66 | $4.58 |
