CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 131
New York · Albany County · 2,970 residents · 0.749 sq mi
Notable rankings
#449lowest low home value in NY$138,300TRACT SHAPE · Albany County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 131 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $138,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Albany County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,970
+12%since 2020
from 2,647 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,965 / sq mi
+12%since 2020
from 3,534 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−18%since 2020
from 39.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$59,406
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $49,792 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,964
+59%since 2020
from $31,397 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
+22%since 2020
from 0.407 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.6%
Wholesale trade12.1%
Other services9.7%
Public administration9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$138,300
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $133,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,084
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $864 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
75.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−13%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(1,969)
Black9.3%(246)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(339)
Asian1.3%(35)
Other2.2%(58)
Diversity Score52.6%(1,393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62%(1,841)
Black10.1%(301)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(541)
Asian3.2%(94)
Other6.5%(193)
Diversity Score70.9%(2,105)
Diversity Score
71
+35%since 2020
from 53 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 88.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.3 min
+33%since 2020
from 17.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2020
from 86.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 65.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
Female
54.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 75.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% 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 2,970 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 $59,406 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 $138,300, and the typical rent is about $1,084 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.5% 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 20.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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