CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 6
New York · Albany County · 2,965 residents · 0.196 sq mi
Notable rankings
#152highest high poverty in NY#1617 US44.6%#167lowest young in NY25.9 yrs#181lowest low income in NY$30,368#243highest rent burden in NY75.6%TRACT SHAPE · Albany County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 6 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,368. Population has fallen 21% since 2020, a loss of 808 residents. 19% 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 $111,700. At a median age of 25.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the Albany County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,965
−21%since 2020
from 3,773 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
15,128 / sq mi
−21%since 2020
from 19,250 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
25.9
+9%since 2020
from 23.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$30,368
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $25,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,898
+36%since 2020
from $13,876 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
−14%since 2020
from 0.511 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.3%
Finance & insurance9.3%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
Education & health services4.3%
Retail trade4.3%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
Other services3.1%
Public administration1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$111,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $963 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
80.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 69.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+37%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(1,233)
Black32%(1,206)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(286)
Asian21%(793)
Other6.8%(255)
Diversity Score92.1%(3,474)
2024
White, non-Hispanic30.3%(899)
Black22.9%(678)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(449)
Asian28.2%(835)
Other3.5%(104)
Diversity Score94%(2,788)
Diversity Score
94
+2%since 2020
from 92 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 75.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
Unchangedsince 2020
from 19.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 45.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.4%
−16.2 ptssince 2020
from 34.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% 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
35.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
27.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
58.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Female
41.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Foreign born
30.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+13.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% 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 2,965 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 $30,368 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 $111,700, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.2% 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 44.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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