Greece, NY Demographics

A map of Greece's Population by Race

Greece, New York has an estimated population of 13,943, a decrease from the 14,429 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 12.2% Hispanic, 7.5% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greece, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greece is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Greece, that probability was 42.6% in 2020 and 43.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greece is ranked the 144th 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). Greece was ranked the 139th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greece's White Population

10,315 residents of Greece, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greece is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Greece ranks 949th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greece's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Greece's population has decreased from 74.5% to 74.0%.

Greece is more White than neighboring North Gates (65.3% White), Gates (67.1% White), and Rochester (36.4% White). Greece is less White than neighboring Spencerport (87.9% White), and Hilton (89.3% White).

Greece's Black Population

1,047 residents of Greece, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greece is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Greece ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greece's Black population has declined by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Greece's population has decreased from 8.9% to 7.5%.

Greece is more Black than neighboring Gates (3.9% Black), Spencerport (2.5% Black), and Hilton (2.4% Black). Greece is less Black than neighboring North Gates (14.7% Black), and Rochester (34.7% Black).

Greece's Asian Population

375 residents of Greece, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greece is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Greece ranks 382nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greece's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Asian residents' share of Greece's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Greece is more Asian than neighboring Gates (2.2% Asian), Spencerport (0% Asian), and Hilton (0.1% Asian). Greece is less Asian than neighboring North Gates (4.3% Asian), and Rochester (3.2% Asian).

Greece's Hispanic Population

1,698 residents of Greece, or 12.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greece is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Greece ranks 415th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greece's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 33.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Greece's population has increased from 8.8% to 12.2%.

Greece is more Hispanic than neighboring North Gates (11.4% Hispanic), Spencerport (4.6% Hispanic), and Hilton (3.8% Hispanic). Greece is less Hispanic than neighboring Gates (24.2% Hispanic), and Rochester (19.6% Hispanic).

Greece's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Greece, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greece is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Greece ranks 716th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greece's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greece's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Greece is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gates (0% Native American/Other), and Spencerport (0% Native American/Other). Greece is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Gates (0.3% Native American/Other), Rochester (0.8% Native American/Other), and Hilton (0.2% Native American/Other).

Greece's Multiracial Population

496 residents of Greece, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greece is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Greece ranks 354th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greece's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Greece's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.6%.

Greece is more Multiracial than neighboring Gates (2.6% Multiracial). Greece is less Multiracial than neighboring North Gates (3.9% Multiracial), Rochester (5.3% Multiracial), Spencerport (5% Multiracial), and Hilton (4.2% 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.