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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Glens Falls Metro

Glens Falls, NY · 2 counties · 127,039 residents · 1,698.412 sq mi
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Glens Falls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,224. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,047. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127,039
+2%since 2000
from 124,345 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 73 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+20%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K121K124K127K130K1990201020202024Glens Falls
2024126K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,224
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,047
+76%since 2000
from $19,368 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,047
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,844 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$898
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+29%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(113,904)
Black1.8%(2,299)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(3,513)
Asian0.8%(1,048)
Other2.2%(2,800)
Diversity Score18.6%(23,583)
Segregation Score30.1%(38,252)
Diversity Score
19
+110%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 127,039 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glens Falls, NY earns about $62,224 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 $181,047, and the typical rent is about $898 a month.

How educated are people in Glens Falls, NY?

About 26.4% 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 9.7% 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 8,500 residents, a change of about 7 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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