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Gloversville

New York · 14,782 residents (2025 est.) · 5.046 sq mi
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Gloversville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,556. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,400. Households here earn about 40% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,962
−3%since 2000
from 15,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,965 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 3,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+2%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,782 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Gloversville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,556
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,755 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,713
+95%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−6%since 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,400
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$903
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
48.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(14,557)
Black1.8%(275)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(258)
Asian0.6%(92)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(1,541)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(12,391)
Black1.4%(211)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(975)
Asian1.5%(229)
Other7.7%(1,156)
Diversity Score37.9%(5,676)
Diversity Score
38
+279%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloversville, New York?

Gloversville, New York has about 14,962 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gloversville, New York earns about $51,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloversville, New York expensive?

In Gloversville, New York, the median home is worth about $106,400, and the typical rent is about $903 a month.

How educated are people in Gloversville, New York?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gloversville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloversville, New York?

About 17.6% of people in Gloversville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloversville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloversville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,694 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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