Green Island, NY Demographics

A map of Green Island's Population by Race

Green Island, New York had a population of 2,934 in 2020. It was 71.6% White, 7.2% Black, 6.6% Asian, 4.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 8.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Green Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is the 505th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Green Island's White Population

2,102 residents of Green Island identify as White, or 71.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Green Island larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is ranked #996 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Green Island is more White than neighboring Troy (58.8% White), and Watervliet (63.5% White). Green Island is less White than neighboring Cohoes (77.5% White), Waterford (85.3% White), and Latham (72.5% White).

Green Island's Black Population

211 residents of Green Island identify as Black, or 7.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Green Island slightly less than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is ranked #182 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Green Island is more Black than neighboring Waterford (2% Black), and Latham (4.6% Black). Green Island is less Black than neighboring Troy (17.9% Black), Watervliet (14.8% Black), and Cohoes (7.5% Black).

Green Island's Asian Population

195 residents of Green Island identify as Asian, or 6.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Green Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is ranked #181 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Green Island is more Asian than neighboring Troy (5% Asian), Watervliet (5% Asian), Cohoes (2.3% Asian), and Waterford (2.5% Asian). Green Island is less Asian than neighboring Latham (14.3% Asian).

Green Island's Hispanic Population

137 residents of Green Island identify as Hispanic, or 4.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Green Island less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is ranked #651 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Green Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Waterford (3.2% Hispanic), and Latham (3.8% Hispanic). Green Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Troy (10.6% Hispanic), Watervliet (8.3% Hispanic), and Cohoes (6% Hispanic).

Green Island's Native American/Other Population

27 residents of Green Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Green Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Green Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watervliet (0.7% Native American/Other), Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other), and Latham (0.5% Native American/Other). Green Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Waterford (1.9% Native American/Other).

Green Island's Multiracial Population

262 residents of Green Island identify as Multiracial, or 8.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Green Island slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Green Island is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Green Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Troy (6.8% Multiracial), Watervliet (7.7% Multiracial), Cohoes (6% Multiracial), Waterford (5.1% Multiracial), and Latham (4.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.