CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 407.01
New York · Rensselaer County · 3,687 residents · 0.345 sq mi
Notable rankings
#108lowest low broadband in NY#1953 US70.9%#362lowest young in NY30.5 yrs#471lowest low income in NY$43,078TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 407.01 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,078. Population has declined 8% since 2020. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Rensselaer County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,687
−8%since 2020
from 4,021 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
10,687 / sq mi
−8%since 2020
from 11,655 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
+3%since 2020
from 29.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$43,078
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $37,057 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,807
+32%since 2020
from $30,866 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
−4%since 2020
from 0.510 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services11.5%
Retail trade10.2%
Public administration9.7%
Finance & insurance8.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
Information5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median gross rent
$1,344
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,010 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
10.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
89.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.6%(2,556)
Black16.7%(673)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(469)
Asian5.4%(217)
Other2.6%(106)
Diversity Score68.8%(2,768)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,578)
Black10.2%(376)
Hispanic / Latino6%(220)
Asian10.1%(373)
Other3.8%(140)
Diversity Score60.7%(2,237)
Diversity Score
61
−12%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
58.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 88.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.7 min
−10%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
8.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
Female
50.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
Foreign born
17.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 79.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% 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 3,687 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 $43,078 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the typical rent is about $1,344 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 58.9% 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 26.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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