As of the census of 2000, there were 5,729 people, 2,275 households, and 1,540 families residing in the town. The population density was . There were 2,550 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.53% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.26% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 2,275 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,333, and the median income for a family was $41,943. Males had a median income of $33,487 versus $22,881 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,640. About 8.3% of families and 10.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Communities and locations in the Town of Greene

  • Crestmont – A residential development off NY-206 atop Juliand Hill.
  • Fickles Corner – A hamlet in the southwestern corner of Greene on NY-12.
  • Genegantslet – A hamlet northwest of Greene village on NY-206.
  • Greene – The village of Greene, located on NY-12 and NY-206.
  • Lower Genegantslet Corner – A hamlet southwest of Greene village on NY-12.
  • Quinneville – A hamlet by the southern town line on County Road 9.

References

  • Town and Village of Greene official website
  • Early history of Greene, NY
  • Greene historical information