CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 128
New York · Albany County · 3,403 residents · 0.628 sq mi
Notable rankings
#228highest high poverty in NY40.1%#415lowest low income in NY$41,367#454lowest young in NY31.4 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Albany County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 128 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,367. Population has declined 4% since 2020. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $171,400. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Albany County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,403
−4%since 2020
from 3,527 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,419 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 5,616 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
31.4
+9%since 2020
from 28.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,367
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,161 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,220
+50%since 2020
from $18,138 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 32.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+20%since 2020
from 0.427 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
Retail trade5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
Other services4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Wholesale trade2.5%
Public administration1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
Construction0.1%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$171,400
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $898 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
68.6% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+38%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(2,290)
Black12.8%(452)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(289)
Asian3.8%(133)
Other10.3%(363)
Diversity Score67.9%(2,395)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(1,932)
Black18.1%(615)
Hispanic / Latino3%(101)
Asian2.3%(77)
Other19.9%(678)
Diversity Score75.5%(2,569)
Diversity Score
75
+11%since 2020
from 68 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.3 min
+35%since 2020
from 18.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
43.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2020
from 67.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
43.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 41.7% in 2020
Female
56.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 58.3% in 2020
Foreign born
16.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 16.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
79.7%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,403 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $41,367 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $171,400, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 40.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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