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 2020 totaled 47,335 versus 47,491 in 2019.
- Natural Increase in 2020 was -156 versus -151 in 2019 for a change of -3.31%.
- Net Migration in 2020 was 172 versus 104 in 2019 for a change of 65.38%.
| 2019 | 2020 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Residents | 47,491 | 47,335 | <0.1% |
| Natural Increase | -151 | -156 | -3.31% |
| Net Migration | 104 | 172 | 65.38% |
| Under 18 yrs. | 18 - 62 yrs. | Over 62 yrs. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents by Age Group | 16% | 57% | 27% |
| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Student Population K -12 | 6,173 | 6,769 |
Employment
The total workforce in Greene County in 2020 was 21,699 versus 21,100 in 2019.
- Total Employment in 2020 was 18,925 versus 20,100 in 2019.
- In-County Employment in 2020 was 15,065 versus 16,000 in 2019.
- The Unemployment Rate in 2020 was 8% versus 4.7% in 2019.
- Total Unemployed in 2020 was 1,500 versus 1,000 in 2019.
| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Workforce | 21,100 | 21,699 |
| Total Employment | 20,100 | 18,925 |
| In-County Employment | 16,000 | 15,065 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 8% |
| Total Unemployed | 1,000 | 1,500 |
In 2020, 88.5% of the Greene County Workforce had at least a High School Diploma and 32.9% earned a Bachelors Degree or higher.
| % of In-County Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | 8% |
| Retail Trade | 12% |
| Hospitality & Lodging | 11% |
| Professional & Technical Services | 1% |
| Healthcare & Related Services | 6% |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | 1% |
| School Systems & Local Governments | 19% |
| Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | 3% |
| Federal Agencies | 1% |
| State Agencies & Prisons | 13% |
| Wholesale Trade | 4% |
| Utilities & Information | 3% |
| All Other Businesses | 18% |
In 2020, Greene County had 378 open public assistance cases versus 382 in 2019 (a change of -1.05%).
Income & Industries
In 2020, the Median Wage for Greene County workers was $56,681 versus $41,466 in 2019.
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of Greene County Employer Categories and their associated Average Annual Wage.
| Average Wage | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing/Construction/Transportation | $55,125 |
| Retail Trade | $29,656 |
| Hospitality & Lodging | $24,393 |
| Professional & Technical Services | $47,749 |
| Healthcare & Related Services | $32,867 |
| Finance/Insurance/Real Estate | $61,957 |
| School Systems & Local Governments | $54,644 |
| Arts/Entertainment/Recreation | $29,536 |
| Federal Agencies | $53,899 |
| State Agencies & Prisons | $85,393 |
| Wholesale Trade | $64,247 |
| Utilities & Information | $113,714 |
| All Other Businesses | $28,146 |
Real Estate & Property Taxes
- 903 homes were sold in 2020 versus 793 in 2019.
- The Median Home Value in 2020 was $240,500, versus $190,000 in 2019.
- Property Taxes in 2020 were $4.55 per $1,000 of assessed value versus $4.59 in 2019
| 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Homes Sold | 793 | 903 |
| Median Property Value | $190,000 | $240,500 |
| Property Taxes per $1,000 | $4.59 | $4.55 |
