CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 26
New York · Albany County · 4,700 residents · 1.611 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Albany County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 26 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,874. Population has grown 20% since 2020. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $158,900. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,700
+20%since 2020
from 3,929 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,917 / sq mi
+20%since 2020
from 2,439 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−6%since 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,874
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $52,589 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,702
+18%since 2020
from $27,707 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+14%since 2020
from 0.384 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.3%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
Information9.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Construction3.7%
Retail trade1.9%
Other services1.3%
Public administration1.3%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$158,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $894 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 43.4% in 2020
56.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 31.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+36%since 2020
from 1.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic33%(1,297)
Black36.5%(1,434)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(500)
Asian4%(159)
Other13.7%(539)
Diversity Score90.1%(3,542)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(1,057)
Black41.4%(1,946)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(514)
Asian4.6%(218)
Other20.5%(965)
Diversity Score90.2%(4,240)
Diversity Score
90
Unchangedsince 2020
from 90 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 83.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
+31%since 2020
from 17.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
20.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 32.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% 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
38.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
25.2%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.1% in 2020
Female
48.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.9% in 2020
Foreign born
13.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% 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 4,700 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 $69,874 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 $158,900, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.9% 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 24.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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