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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Glens Falls

New York · 14,354 residents · 3.851 sq mi
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Glens Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,222. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $81,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,354
−4%since 1990
from 14,919 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3,727 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 3,874 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+10%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Glens Falls
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,222
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,312 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,137
+31%since 1990
from $13,807 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$81,800
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $80,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$516
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $426 in 1990
US average: $602
48.1%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
51.9% rent
2.7
−8%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(14,687)
Black1.2%(180)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(123)
Asian0%(7)
Diversity Score5.8%(866)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(13,736)
Black1.2%(174)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(199)
Asian0.4%(58)
Diversity Score7.4%(1,069)
7
+28%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glens Falls, New York?

Glens Falls, New York has about 14,354 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Glens Falls, New York?

The typical household in Glens Falls, New York earns about $30,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glens Falls, New York expensive?

In Glens Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Glens Falls, New York?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glens Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glens Falls, New York?

About 14.8% of people in Glens Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glens Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Glens Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 565 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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