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North Ballston Spa

New York · 1,338 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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North Ballston Spa is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
1,338
+8%since 2000
from 1,237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,540 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+2%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024North Ballston Spa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,250
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,450 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,197
+52%since 2000
from $20,583 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
58.2%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
15.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.0
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,263)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(50)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.9%(146)
Diversity Score
11
+74%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.7%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.4%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

North Ballston Spa, New York has about 1,338 residents according to the 2010 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 $76,250 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 $148,700.

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

About 23.6% 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 4.1% 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 40 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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