Greene County

As of the 2020 Census, Greene County, NY has a population of approximately 47,931 people. The racial composition is predominantly White (92.1%), followed by African American (3.3%), and smaller percentages of Asian (1.1%), and Native American (0.2%). Hispanic or Latino individuals constitute 5.3% of the population. The median age is 47.2 years, with a gender ratio of approximately 99.1 males for every 100 females. The county spans 658 square miles, resulting in a population density of about 73 people per square mile.

As of 2023, Greene County, NY, has a median home price of approximately $275,000. The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment is around $1,200 per month. Home appreciation over the past year has been roughly 6.7%. The county's homeownership rate stands at 72.5%, with vacancy rates for rental properties near 8.9%. The average household size is 2.35 people. These values can fluctuate based on factors like location, property type, and market conditions.

Greene County, NY, conducts elections for various federal, state, and local offices. The county has approximately 47,000 residents, with about 32,000 registered voters. In the 2020 Presidential Election, Greene County saw a voter turnout of around 72%. Key local positions include County Legislators, Sheriff, District Attorney, and various town and village officials.

For the 2023 elections, expected candidates include:

• County Legislator: Incumbent candidates are mainly from the Republican and Democratic parties.
• Sheriff: Current Sheriff Pete Kusminsky (R) is up for re-election.
• District Attorney: Incumbent Joseph Stanzione (R) may seek re-election.

Each major party typically fields candidates, and independent candidates also occasionally run.

Voter registration deadlines and absentee ballot information can be found on the Greene County Board of Elections website.

Greene County, NY has a lower educational attainment compared to state and national averages. About 87.5% of residents aged 25 and older have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of 88.5% and New York State's average of approximately 89.9%. Only about 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, whereas the national average is around 33.1% and New York State's is about 37.5%. These figures suggest that Greene County lags behind both state and national educational attainment levels.

As of the latest available data, the employment landscape in Greene County, NY, reflects a diverse mix of industries. The county's top sectors include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, accommodation and food services, and educational services.

In numerical terms, approximately 24% of the workforce is employed in healthcare and social assistance, while 18% work in retail trade. Accommodation and food services employ around 15%, and educational services account for about 10% of employment.

Compared to national averages, Greene County has a higher concentration of employment in accommodation and food services (U.S. average: 9%) and healthcare and social assistance is slightly above the national average (U.S. average: 13%). Retail trade employment is in line with the national average (16%). When comparing to New York State averages, healthcare and social assistance are similarly significant, while accommodation and food services are more pronounced in Greene County.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Greene County, NY is approximately $56,000. In comparison, the median household income for the state of New York is around $72,000, while the national median household income is approximately $68,700.

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Greene County's median income falls below both the state and national averages, highlighting potential economic disparities within the region.

As of the latest available data, Greene County, NY, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. The overall crime rate is approximately 15.8 per 1,000 residents per year. Violent crime makes up a smaller proportion, with a rate of about 1.6 per 1,000 residents, and property crime occurs at a rate of approximately 14.2 per 1,000 residents.

Data is subject to change as new crime reports are filed and statistical methods are updated. Consulting local law enforcement agencies for the most current figures is advisable.