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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Watervliet

New York · 10,207 residents · 1.342 sq mi
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Watervliet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,910. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $85,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,207
−8%since 1990
from 11,051 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7,606 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 8,235 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+8%since 1990
from 32.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Watervliet
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,910
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,852 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,294
+41%since 1990
from $13,007 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,500
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $81,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$558
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $422 in 1990
US average: $602
41.3%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 40.7% in 1990
58.7% rent
2.6
−17%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(10,737)
Black1.5%(168)
Hispanic / Latino1%(113)
Asian0.5%(51)
Diversity Score9.3%(1,031)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(9,197)
Black3.5%(355)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(369)
Asian1.2%(124)
Diversity Score19.9%(2,028)
20
+113%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watervliet, New York?

Watervliet, New York has about 10,207 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Watervliet, New York?

The typical household in Watervliet, New York earns about $32,910 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Watervliet, New York expensive?

In Watervliet, New York, the median home is worth about $85,500, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Watervliet, New York?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Watervliet, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Watervliet, New York?

About 13.3% of people in Watervliet, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Watervliet, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Watervliet, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 844 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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