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North Ballston Spa

New York · 1,376 residents · 0.869 sq mi
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North Ballston Spa has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,706. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,500. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% 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
1,376
+11%since 2000
from 1,237 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,583 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+10%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024North Ballston Spa
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,706
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,450 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,422
+106%since 2000
from $20,583 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
13.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,233)
Black1.5%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(48)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2.5%(34)
Diversity Score19.2%(264)
Diversity Score
19
+206%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
51.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

North Ballston Spa, New York has about 1,376 residents according to the 2020 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 $71,706 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 $177,500.

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

About 21.3% 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 6.7% 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 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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