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Ballston Spa

New York · 5,111 residents · 1.601 sq mi
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Ballston Spa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,858. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $231,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,111
−8%since 2000
from 5,556 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,192 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 3,470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Ballston Spa
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,858
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,343
+65%since 2000
from $20,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,200
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(4,428)
Black1.9%(99)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(237)
Asian1%(52)
Other1.1%(56)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,092)
Diversity Score
21
+142%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ballston Spa, New York?

Ballston Spa, New York has about 5,111 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ballston Spa, New York earns about $64,858 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 $231,200, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Ballston Spa, New York?

About 38.7% 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 6.6% 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 174 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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