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Saratoga County

New York · 235,509 residents · 809.97 sq mi
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Saratoga County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,224. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235,509
+17%since 2000
from 200,635 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
291 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+18%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
176K193K210K227K244K1990201020202024Saratoga County
2024238K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,224
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,460 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,624
+91%since 2000
from $23,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,151
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $638 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(190,840)
Black1.3%(2,628)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2,834)
Asian1%(2,064)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(18,547)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(203,781)
Black1.6%(3,752)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(8,667)
Asian3.2%(7,444)
Other2.3%(5,528)
Diversity Score25.7%(60,638)
Segregation Score27.7%(65,169)
Diversity Score
26
+179%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saratoga County, New York?

Saratoga County, New York has about 235,509 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saratoga County, New York earns about $85,224 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saratoga County, New York expensive?

In Saratoga County, New York, the median home is worth about $266,000, and the typical rent is about $1,151 a month.

How educated are people in Saratoga County, New York?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Saratoga County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 5.9% of people in Saratoga County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saratoga County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Saratoga County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54,233 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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