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Latham

New York · 13,680 residents · 5.782 sq mi
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Latham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,276. Population has grown 35% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $250,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% 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
13,680
+35%since 1990
from 10,131 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,366 / sq mi
+35%since 1990
from 1,752 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+18%since 1990
from 36.7 in 1990
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K13K15K19902024Latham
202414K
19902024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,276
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,395 in 1990
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,346
+129%since 1990
from $16,743 in 1990
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$250,100
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $115,000 in 1990
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,241
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $543 in 1990
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
29.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(9,658)
Black1.3%(131)
Hispanic / Latino1%(101)
Asian3.1%(313)
Other0.3%(29)
Diversity Score13.5%(1,366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(9,921)
Black4.6%(633)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(515)
Asian14.3%(1,957)
Other5.5%(751)
Diversity Score56.8%(7,776)
Diversity Score
57
+322%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.3% in 1990
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+15%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.5%
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Foreign born
14.1%
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Latham, New York?

Latham, New York has about 13,680 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Latham, New York earns about $81,276 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 $250,100, and the typical rent is about $1,241 a month.

How educated are people in Latham, New York?

About 40.7% 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 3.8% 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 3,549 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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