CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 517.01
New York · Rensselaer County · 3,494 residents · 61.436 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 517.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,387. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $215,400.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,494
+3%since 2020
from 3,396 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
57 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 55 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2020
from 39.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$95,387
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,865
+31%since 2020
from $28,174 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 44.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
−5%since 2020
from 0.369 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
Construction7.6%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Information5.6%
Other services5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Public administration1.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$215,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $197,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $894 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.8% in 2020
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−20%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(96)
Diversity Score15.1%(514)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(3,248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(129)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other3.1%(107)
Diversity Score16.7%(583)
Diversity Score
17
+10%since 2020
from 15 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 5.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
33.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 34.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 75.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% 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
3.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
46.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2020
from 80.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% 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 3,494 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 $95,387 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 $215,400, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 25.6% 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 9.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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