CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 518
New York · Rensselaer County · 5,474 residents · 61.646 sq mi
Notable rankings
#433lowest low density in NY88.80/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 518 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $256,800.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,474
−2%since 2020
from 5,608 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
89 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 91 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+3%since 2020
from 39.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$92,098
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $87,908 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,158
+8%since 2020
from $38,142 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+2%since 2020
from 0.362 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.5%
Information7.7%
Finance & insurance6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
Other services5.2%
Wholesale trade4.1%
Public administration4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
Construction1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$256,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $203,700 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,176
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $929 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+20%since 2020
from 2.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(5,219)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(314)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other0.5%(28)
Diversity Score16.3%(916)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(5,196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(234)
Diversity Score12.1%(664)
Diversity Score
12
−26%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 95.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
29.4 min
−3%since 2020
from 30.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 88.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Female
49.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% 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 5,474 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 $92,098 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 $256,800, and the typical rent is about $1,176 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.1% 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 13.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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