Greenlawn is a CDP located in Suffolk County New York. Greenlawn has a 2024 population of 15,407. Greenlawn is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 5.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,598 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenlawn is $192,627 with a poverty rate of 5.61%. The median age in Greenlawn is 39.7 years: 35.8 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenlawn was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,002 | 60.07% |
| Two or more races | 2,450 | 16.35% |
| Black or African American | 2,052 | 13.69% |
| Other race | 932 | 6.22% |
| Asian | 550 | 3.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,704 | 3.14 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 2,886 | 3.8 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Non Family | 1,261 | 1.22 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Female | 428 | 4.18 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Male | 129 | 3.69 | 100 | 0 |
3.71
Average Family Size
3.14
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 284 | 2.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,162 | 11.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,435 | 24.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,370 | 23.69% |
| High School Graduate | 2,223 | 22.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 414 | 4.14% |
| Some College | 1,116 | 11.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,219 | 5,978 | 3,472 |
| Hispanic | 1,887 | 1,569 | 362 |
| Black | 1,308 | 1,195 | 614 |
| 2+ Races | 1,053 | 928 | 204 |
| Other Race | 559 | 464 | 212 |
| Asian | 362 | 324 | 201 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.12%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 55.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $95,109 | $121,677 | $67,022 |
| Graduate Degree | $124,200 | $148,611 | $106,518 |
| High School Graduate | $41,644 | $42,460 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,935 |
| Overall | $82,814 | $101,449 | $57,475 |
| Some College | $54,232 | $81,726 | $48,563 |
$82,814
Average Earnings
$101,449
Average Male
$57,475
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.04% of Greenlawn residents speak only English, while 26.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,365 | 267 | 7.93% |
| Black | 2,030 | 257 | 12.66% |
| White | 8,160 | 236 | 2.89% |
| Multiple | 2,450 | 128 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 547 | 76 | 13.89% |
| Other | 865 | 55 | 6.36% |
5.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.48%
Male Poverty Rate
5.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenlawn is Asian, with 13.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenlawn is White, with 2.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.9%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.49% |
| Some College | 7.76% |
| High School | 6.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 40% |
| Female Employed | 2.02% |
| Male Employed | 0.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $197,355 | $232,800 |
| Households | $161,442 | $192,627 |
| Married Families | $210,469 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,288 | $71,749 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
51.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
358
Number of Veterans
334
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 114 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 131 |
| 75+ | 121 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 281 | 3.8% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 3.32% |
| Other Race | 62 | 8.71% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 1.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.52%
Born in Greenlawn
83.43%
Native Born
16.57%
Foreign Born
5.03%
Non Citizen
11.54%
Naturalized
83.43% of Greenlawn residents were born in the United States, with 75.52% having been born in New York. 5.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,407 | 119 | 0.78% |
| 2023 | 15,288 | 119 | 0.78% |
| 2022 | 15,169 | 54 | 0.36% |
| 2021 | 15,115 | 517 | 3.54% |
| 2020 | 14,598 | 206 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 14,392 | 414 | 2.96% |
| 2018 | 13,978 | 128 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 13,850 | -358 | -2.52% |
| 2016 | 14,208 | -273 | -1.89% |
| 2015 | 14,481 | 292 | 2.06% |
| 2014 | 14,189 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 14,188 | 623 | 4.59% |
| 2012 | 13,565 | 289 | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 13,276 | -466 | -3.39% |
| 2010 | 13,742 | 0 | 0% |