Greenwood Lake is a village located in Orange County New York. Greenwood Lake has a 2024 population of 2,968. Greenwood Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,028 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenwood Lake is $100,884 with a poverty rate of 8.65%. The median age in Greenwood Lake is 42.2 years: 46.6 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenwood Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,425 | 80.24% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 10.95% |
| Asian | 162 | 5.36% |
| Other race | 60 | 1.99% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,181 | 2.56 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 557 | 3.33 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 348 | 1.15 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 222 | 2.83 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Male | 54 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 8.7% |
| Associates Degree | 154 | 6.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 477 | 19.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 13.25% |
| High School Graduate | 782 | 32.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 1.17% |
| Some College | 426 | 17.81% |
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 | 1,951 | 1,817 | 693 |
| Hispanic | 259 | 195 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 195 | 151 | 47 |
| Asian | 122 | 84 | 0 |
| Other Race | 60 | 60 | 31 |
| Black | 44 | 44 | 23 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $75,741 | $0 | $96,923 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,366 | $0 | $41,629 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $62,833 | $28,530 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,859 | $19,093 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,135 | $64,250 | $40,134 |
| Some College | $48,188 | $134,519 | $36,447 |
$42,135
Average Earnings
$64,250
Average Male
$40,134
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.12% of Greenwood Lake residents speak only English, while 23.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 382 | 213 | 55.76% |
| Multiple | 331 | 182 | 54.98% |
| White | 2,389 | 47 | 1.97% |
| Other | 60 | 31 | 51.67% |
8.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.07%
Male Poverty Rate
3.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenwood Lake is Hispanic, with 55.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenwood Lake is White, with 1.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.93% |
| Some College | 3.45% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.55% |
| Male Employed | 6.95% |
| Female Employed | 1.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,688 | $109,607 |
| Households | $80,240 | $100,884 |
| Married Families | $81,106 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,889 | $71,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
41.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
161
Number of Veterans
161
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 76 |
| Vietnam | 70 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 161 | 7.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
52.32%
Born in Greenwood Lake
79.75%
Native Born
20.25%
Foreign Born
13.17%
Non Citizen
7.08%
Naturalized
79.75% of Greenwood Lake residents were born in the United States, with 52.32% having been born in New York. 13.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,893 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2028 | 2,908 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2027 | 2,923 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2026 | 2,938 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2025 | 2,953 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2024 | 2,968 | -15 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 2,983 | -21 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 3,004 | -31 | -1.02% |
| 2021 | 3,035 | 7 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,028 | -57 | -1.85% |
| 2019 | 3,085 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2018 | 3,084 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 3,085 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2016 | 3,089 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 3,097 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2014 | 3,101 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 3,109 | -13 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 3,122 | -18 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 3,140 | -14 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 3,154 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,411 | 203 | 6.33% |
| 1990 | 3,208 | 399 | 14.2% |
| 1980 | 2,809 | -84 | -2.9% |