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Latham

New York · 13,802 residents · 5.782 sq mi
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Latham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,899. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $326,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% 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
13,802
−4%since 2023
from 14,327 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,387 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 2,478 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+1%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K15K19902024Latham
202414K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$104,899
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $101,580 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,400
+10%since 2023
from $48,605 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
+2%since 2023
from 0.388 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$326,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $300,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,472
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,417 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.3% in 2023
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2023
from 3.0 in 2023
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(10,661)
Black5%(716)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(235)
Asian12%(1,716)
Other7%(999)
Diversity Score53%(7,599)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(10,233)
Black3.9%(534)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(349)
Asian11.9%(1,649)
Other7.5%(1,037)
Diversity Score53.5%(7,388)
Diversity Score
54
+1%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 20.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 23.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Female
52.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Foreign born
13.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latham, New York?

Latham, New York has about 13,802 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Latham, New York earns about $104,899 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Latham, New York expensive?

In Latham, New York, the median home is worth about $326,900, and the typical rent is about $1,472 a month.

How educated are people in Latham, New York?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in Latham, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Latham, New York?

About 9.0% of people in Latham, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Latham, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Latham, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,671 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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