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Albertson

New York · 4,891 residents · 0.679 sq mi
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Albertson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $132,955. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $803,900. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,891
−6%since 2000
from 5,200 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7,203 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 7,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.0
+15%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Albertson
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$132,955
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,773
+114%since 2000
from $31,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
+1%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$803,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,703
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,243 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
6.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+47%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,067)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(286)
Asian14.5%(754)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.9%(2,229)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(2,574)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(497)
Asian34.4%(1,684)
Other2.7%(133)
Diversity Score74.2%(3,628)
Diversity Score
74
+73%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.5%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2016
from 66.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albertson, New York?

Albertson, New York has about 4,891 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albertson, New York?

The typical household in Albertson, New York earns about $132,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albertson, New York expensive?

In Albertson, New York, the median home is worth about $803,900, and the typical rent is about $2,703 a month.

How educated are people in Albertson, New York?

About 58.5% of adults age 25 and over in Albertson, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albertson, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Albertson, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albertson, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Albertson, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 275 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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