CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 129
New York · Albany County · 4,177 residents · 0.579 sq mi
Notable rankings
#79highest high poverty in NY#891 US50.4%#352lowest low income in NY$38,750#368lowest young in NY30.6 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Albany County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 129 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has grown 25% since 2020. Median home value is $225,000. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Albany County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,177
+25%since 2020
from 3,330 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,214 / sq mi
+25%since 2020
from 5,751 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.6
−20%since 2020
from 38.2 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$38,750
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $50,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,865
−10%since 2020
from $26,391 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
50.4%
+34.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+17%since 2020
from 0.381 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.8%
Information7.2%
Public administration6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
Finance & insurance5.2%
Education & health services5.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
Retail trade3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$225,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $175,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$980
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $909 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
91.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.8
+65%since 2020
from 3.5 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,668)
Black7%(233)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(290)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other3.5%(116)
Diversity Score43%(1,433)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(2,647)
Black8.3%(345)
Hispanic / Latino21.2%(885)
Asian3.5%(148)
Other3.6%(152)
Diversity Score68%(2,841)
Diversity Score
68
+58%since 2020
from 43 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.5 min
−24%since 2020
from 25.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.5%
−15.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
33.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
6.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 42.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
Female
46.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 45.2% in 2020
Foreign born
16.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 74.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% 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 4,177 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 $38,750 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 $225,000, and the typical rent is about $980 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.1% 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 50.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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