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Saratoga Springs

New York · 28,491 residents · 28.057 sq mi
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Saratoga Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $360,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,491
+9%since 2000
from 26,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,015 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 933 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+15%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K29K1990201020202024Saratoga Springs
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,946
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,130 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,262
+103%since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$360,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,328
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $594 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+47%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(24,252)
Black3%(777)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(485)
Asian1%(269)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(3,727)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(24,274)
Black2.4%(698)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(1,399)
Asian2.9%(831)
Other3.1%(878)
Diversity Score31%(8,824)
Diversity Score
31
+118%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 38.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
28.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saratoga Springs, New York?

Saratoga Springs, New York has about 28,491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saratoga Springs, New York?

The typical household in Saratoga Springs, New York earns about $85,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saratoga Springs, New York expensive?

In Saratoga Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $360,000, and the typical rent is about $1,328 a month.

How educated are people in Saratoga Springs, New York?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Saratoga Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saratoga Springs, New York?

About 7.2% of people in Saratoga Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saratoga Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Saratoga Springs, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,490 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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