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North Ballston Spa

New York · 1,299 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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North Ballston Spa is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,200. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. 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 45.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,299
+5%since 2000
from 1,237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,495 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+9%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024North Ballston Spa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,140
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,450 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,339
+159%since 2000
from $20,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.6%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−1%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services19.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,641
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,180)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(1,204)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(35)
Diversity Score17.3%(225)
Diversity Score
17
+177%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 89.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Ballston Spa, New York?

North Ballston Spa, New York has about 1,299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Ballston Spa, New York?

The typical household in North Ballston Spa, New York earns about $91,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Ballston Spa, New York expensive?

In North Ballston Spa, New York, the median home is worth about $239,200, and the typical rent is about $1,641 a month.

How educated are people in North Ballston Spa, New York?

About 34.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Ballston Spa, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Ballston Spa, New York?

About 2.9% of people in North Ballston Spa, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Ballston Spa, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, North Ballston Spa, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 79 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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