East Greenbush, NY Demographics

A map of East Greenbush's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,173	4,863	78.6%	77.6%
Hispanic	666	247	10.1%	3.9%
Black	391	228	5.9%	3.6%
Asian	172	584	2.6%	9.3%
Multiracial	113	311	1.7%	5.0%
Native American/Other	66	33	1.0%	0.5%

East Greenbush, New York has an estimated population of 6,581, an increase from the 6,266 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.6% White, 10.1% Hispanic, 5.9% Black, 2.6% Asian, 1.7% Multiracial, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Greenbush, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Greenbush has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Greenbush, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 36.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Greenbush is ranked the 294th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. 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). East Greenbush was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Greenbush's White Population

5,173 residents of East Greenbush, or 78.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Greenbush is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. East Greenbush ranks 874th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Greenbush's White population has grown by an estimated 6.4%. White residents' share of East Greenbush's population has increased from 77.6% to 78.6%.

East Greenbush is more White than neighboring Rensselaer (66.6% White), and Menands (59.2% White). East Greenbush is less White than neighboring Hampton Manor (86.8% White), Castleton-on-Hudson (84.3% White), and Wynantskill (88.8% White).

East Greenbush's Black Population

391 residents of East Greenbush, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Greenbush is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. East Greenbush ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Greenbush's Black population has grown by an estimated 71.5%. Black residents' share of East Greenbush's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.9%.

East Greenbush is more Black than neighboring Hampton Manor (2.5% Black), Castleton-on-Hudson (1.9% Black), and Wynantskill (0.7% Black). East Greenbush is less Black than neighboring Rensselaer (8% Black), and Menands (18.7% Black).

East Greenbush's Asian Population

172 residents of East Greenbush, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Greenbush is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. East Greenbush ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Greenbush's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Asian residents' share of East Greenbush's population has decreased from 9.3% to 2.6%.

East Greenbush is more Asian than neighboring Castleton-on-Hudson (0.6% Asian), and Wynantskill (2.1% Asian). East Greenbush is less Asian than neighboring Hampton Manor (5.9% Asian), Rensselaer (10.3% Asian), and Menands (14.7% Asian).

East Greenbush's Hispanic Population

666 residents of East Greenbush, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Greenbush is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Greenbush ranks 746th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Greenbush's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 169.6%. Hispanic residents' share of East Greenbush's population has increased from 3.9% to 10.1%.

East Greenbush is more Hispanic than neighboring Hampton Manor (1.9% Hispanic), Rensselaer (8% Hispanic), Castleton-on-Hudson (9.5% Hispanic), Menands (0.1% Hispanic), and Wynantskill (1.7% Hispanic).

East Greenbush's Native American/Other Population

66 residents of East Greenbush, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Greenbush is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. East Greenbush ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Greenbush's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Greenbush's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

East Greenbush is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton Manor (0.3% Native American/Other), Rensselaer (0.5% Native American/Other), Castleton-on-Hudson (0.1% Native American/Other), and Wynantskill (0.2% Native American/Other). East Greenbush is less Native American/Other than neighboring Menands (1.9% Native American/Other).

East Greenbush's Multiracial Population

113 residents of East Greenbush, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Greenbush is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. East Greenbush ranks 230th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Greenbush's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.7%. Multiracial residents' share of East Greenbush's population has decreased from 5.0% to 1.7%.

East Greenbush is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton Manor (2.7% Multiracial), Rensselaer (6.6% Multiracial), Castleton-on-Hudson (3.6% Multiracial), Menands (5.4% Multiracial), and Wynantskill (6.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.