CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 17
New York · Columbia County · 1,389 residents · 42.475 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Columbia County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 17 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $449,000. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,389
+6%since 2020
from 1,309 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 31 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
46.8
−8%since 2020
from 50.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$99,773
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,909 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,936
Unchangedsince 2020
from $59,890 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.9% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
−10%since 2020
from 0.597 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.1%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
Other services5.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
Construction4.3%
Wholesale trade4.3%
Public administration3.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Education & health services1.1%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$449,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $282,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,131
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,188 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
42.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 28.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 37.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+13%since 2020
from 4.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,191)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(67)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other2%(26)
Diversity Score21.1%(276)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,169)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(54)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other10.7%(148)
Diversity Score34.8%(484)
Diversity Score
35
+65%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 34.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 86.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
34.7 min
+27%since 2020
from 27.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
48.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% 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 1,389 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 $99,773 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 $449,000, and the typical rent is about $1,131 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.5% 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 9.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Columbia CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024