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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Glens Falls Metro

Glens Falls, NY · 2 counties · 128,923 residents · 1,698.412 sq mi
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Glens Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,005. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $160,444. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128,923
+4%since 2000
from 124,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
76 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.9
+12%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K121K124K127K130K1990201020202024Glens Falls
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,005
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,447 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,098
+30%since 2000
from $19,368 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,444
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,844 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$751
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(118,654)
Black1.7%(2,074)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1,895)
Asian0.4%(506)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.9%(11,009)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(121,581)
Black1.8%(2,290)
Hispanic / Latino2%(2,624)
Asian0.5%(709)
Other1.1%(1,471)
Diversity Score13.3%(17,134)
Diversity Score
13
+50%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

Glens FallsCENTRAL14,383
What's inside

2 component counties

Warren CountyCENTRAL65,020Washington CountyCENTRAL59,353
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glens Falls, NY?

Glens Falls, NY has about 128,923 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glens Falls, NY?

The typical household in Glens Falls, NY earns about $50,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glens Falls, NY expensive?

In Glens Falls, NY, the median home is worth about $160,444, and the typical rent is about $751 a month.

How educated are people in Glens Falls, NY?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glens Falls, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glens Falls, NY?

About 10.8% of people in Glens Falls, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glens Falls, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Glens Falls, NY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,384 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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