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Gloversville

New York · 15,665 residents · 5.046 sq mi
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Gloversville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,200. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,665
+2%since 2000
from 15,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,104 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,054 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
−1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K16K16K17K1990201020202024Gloversville
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,994
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,755 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,889
+18%since 2000
from $15,207 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
48.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+20%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(14,298)
Black2.7%(416)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(531)
Asian0.5%(76)
Other2%(318)
Diversity Score20.2%(3,169)
Diversity Score
20
+102%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+24%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloversville, New York?

Gloversville, New York has about 15,665 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gloversville, New York earns about $31,994 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 $75,200, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Gloversville, New York?

About 10.9% 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 27.5% 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 991 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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