CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 142.02
New York · Albany County · 6,472 residents · 3.004 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Albany County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 142.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,397. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 71% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $380,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Albany County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
71% 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
6,472
+6%since 2020
from 6,085 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,154 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 2,026 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.2
−1%since 2020
from 41.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$126,397
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $104,813 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,505
Unchangedsince 2020
from $59,341 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
−16%since 2020
from 0.440 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
Retail trade3.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
Education & health services1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$380,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $281,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,685
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,133 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 29.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,663)
Black1.7%(106)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(159)
Asian1.2%(76)
Other1.3%(81)
Diversity Score16.6%(1,008)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(5,776)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(489)
Asian1.9%(122)
Other1%(63)
Diversity Score24.7%(1,597)
Diversity Score
25
+49%since 2020
from 17 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
71.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
42.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 42.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.3 min
+7%since 2020
from 20.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 69.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 65.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
Female
51.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
Foreign born
10.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% 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 6,472 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 $126,397 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 $380,000, and the typical rent is about $1,685 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 71.4% 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 3.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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