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Balmville

New York · 3,197 residents · 2.117 sq mi
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Balmville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $92,176. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,600. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,197
−4%since 2000
from 3,339 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,510 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,577 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+11%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Balmville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,176
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,433
+42%since 2000
from $30,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
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
$279,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,034
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+33%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,542)
Black8.8%(293)
Hispanic / Latino10%(335)
Asian3%(100)
Other0%
Diversity Score47%(1,570)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(1,785)
Black14%(448)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(687)
Asian3.8%(121)
Other0.8%(24)
Diversity Score73.5%(2,348)
Diversity Score
73
+56%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
21.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Balmville, New York?

Balmville, New York has about 3,197 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Balmville, New York earns about $92,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Balmville, New York expensive?

In Balmville, New York, the median home is worth about $279,600, and the typical rent is about $2,034 a month.

How educated are people in Balmville, New York?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Balmville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Balmville, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Balmville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Balmville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Balmville, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 234 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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