Green Island, NY Demographics

A map of Green Island's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,841	2,102	62.0%	71.6%
Hispanic	541	137	18.2%	4.7%
Black	301	211	10.1%	7.2%
Multiracial	190	262	6.4%	8.9%
Asian	94	195	3.2%	6.6%
Native American/Other	3	27	0.1%	0.9%

Green Island, New York has an estimated population of 2,970, a slight increase from the 2,934 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.0% White, 18.2% Hispanic, 10.1% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Green Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Green Island has become considerably more 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 Green Island, that probability was 46.7% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Green Island is ranked the 499th 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). Green Island was ranked the 505th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Green Island's White Population

1,841 residents of Green Island, or 62.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Green Island is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Green Island ranks 996th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Island's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Green Island's population has decreased from 71.6% to 62.0%.

Green Island is more White than neighboring Troy (61.4% White). Green Island is less White than neighboring Watervliet (74.5% White), Cohoes (74% White), Waterford (86.4% White), and Latham (74.1% White).

Green Island's Black Population

301 residents of Green Island, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Green Island is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Green Island ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Island's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Black residents' share of Green Island's population has increased from 7.2% to 10.1%.

Green Island is more Black than neighboring Watervliet (9.4% Black), Cohoes (7.5% Black), Waterford (0.1% Black), and Latham (3.9% Black). Green Island is less Black than neighboring Troy (15.5% Black).

Green Island's Asian Population

94 residents of Green Island, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Green Island is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Green Island ranks 181st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Island's Asian population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Asian residents' share of Green Island's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.2%.

Green Island is more Asian than neighboring Watervliet (1.8% Asian), and Cohoes (2.5% Asian). Green Island is less Asian than neighboring Troy (3.9% Asian), Waterford (7.5% Asian), and Latham (11.9% Asian).

Green Island's Hispanic Population

541 residents of Green Island, or 18.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Green Island is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Green Island ranks 659th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 294.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Green Island's population has increased from 4.7% to 18.2%.

Green Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Troy (10.3% Hispanic), Watervliet (9.3% Hispanic), Cohoes (8.4% Hispanic), Waterford (1.6% Hispanic), and Latham (2.5% Hispanic).

Green Island's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Green Island, 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 Green Island is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Green Island ranks 329th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Island's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Green Island's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Green Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watervliet (0% Native American/Other), Waterford (0% Native American/Other), and Latham (0% Native American/Other). Green Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Troy (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cohoes (0.7% Native American/Other).

Green Island's Multiracial Population

190 residents of Green Island, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Green Island is slightly higher than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Green Island ranks 11th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Green Island's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Green Island's population has decreased from 8.9% to 6.4%.

Green Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Watervliet (4.9% Multiracial), and Waterford (4.4% Multiracial). Green Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Troy (8.1% Multiracial), Cohoes (7% Multiracial), and Latham (7.5% 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.