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Gloversville Micro

Gloversville, NY · 1 counties · 55,531 residents · 495.46 sq mi
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Gloversville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,240. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,531
+1%since 2000
from 55,073 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 111 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
52K53K54K55K56K1990201020202024Gloversville
202452K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,240
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,663 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,147
+37%since 2000
from $16,844 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.5%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
29.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(52,374)
Black1.7%(937)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(884)
Asian0.5%(291)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(5,193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(52,110)
Black1.8%(981)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(1,263)
Asian0.6%(320)
Other1.3%(718)
Diversity Score14.2%(7,911)
Diversity Score
14
+51%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.1%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

GloversvilleCENTRAL14,782
What's inside

1 component county

Fulton CountyCENTRAL52,216
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gloversville, NY?

Gloversville, NY has about 55,531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gloversville, NY?

The typical household in Gloversville, NY earns about $43,240 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gloversville, NY expensive?

In Gloversville, NY, the median home is worth about $95,200, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Gloversville, NY?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gloversville, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gloversville, NY?

About 17.2% of people in Gloversville, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gloversville, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Gloversville, NY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,340 residents, a change of about 2 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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