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Watervliet

New York · 10,375 residents · 1.342 sq mi
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Watervliet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,345. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $154,100. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
10,375
+2%since 2000
from 10,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,731 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 7,606 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.2
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K11K1990201020202024Watervliet
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,345
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,910 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,363
+66%since 2000
from $18,294 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,100
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.3% in 2000
63.6% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+28%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(9,197)
Black3.5%(355)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(369)
Asian1.2%(124)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.9%(2,028)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(6,588)
Black14.8%(1,531)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(863)
Asian5%(516)
Other5.4%(564)
Diversity Score66.9%(6,938)
Diversity Score
67
+237%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Watervliet, New York?

Watervliet, New York has about 10,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Watervliet, New York earns about $46,345 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 $154,100, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Watervliet, New York?

About 22.9% 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 21.2% 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 676 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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