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Ballston Spa

New York · 5,409 residents · 1.601 sq mi
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Ballston Spa has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,010. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,409
−3%since 2000
from 5,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,379 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Ballston Spa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,010
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,365
+15%since 2000
from $20,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$837
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+70%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(5,293)
Black1.1%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(108)
Asian0.5%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(490)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,987)
Black1.2%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(172)
Asian1%(54)
Other4.1%(219)
Diversity Score21.7%(1,174)
Diversity Score
22
+146%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballston Spa, New York?

Ballston Spa, New York has about 5,409 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ballston Spa, New York?

The typical household in Ballston Spa, New York earns about $42,010 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ballston Spa, New York expensive?

In Ballston Spa, New York, the median home is worth about $189,700, and the typical rent is about $837 a month.

How educated are people in Ballston Spa, New York?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ballston Spa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ballston Spa, New York?

About 11.0% of people in Ballston Spa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ballston Spa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ballston Spa, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 472 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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