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South Glens Falls

New York · 3,744 residents · 1.358 sq mi
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South Glens Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,526. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,744
+11%since 2000
from 3,368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,757 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,480 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024South Glens Falls
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,526
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,623 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,782
+73%since 2000
from $17,260 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
47.3% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(3,305)
Black0.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(21)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(119)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,353)
Black1.1%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(87)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other3.5%(132)
Diversity Score18.6%(696)
Diversity Score
19
+425%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 70.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Glens Falls, New York?

South Glens Falls, New York has about 3,744 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Glens Falls, New York?

The typical household in South Glens Falls, New York earns about $49,526 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Glens Falls, New York expensive?

In South Glens Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $162,900, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in South Glens Falls, New York?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in South Glens Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Glens Falls, New York?

About 11.4% of people in South Glens Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Glens Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, South Glens Falls, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 238 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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