CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 520.02
New York · Rensselaer County · 2,248 residents · 19.699 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 520.02 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,539. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $349,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the Rensselaer County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% 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
2,248
+11%since 2020
from 2,031 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
114 / sq mi
+11%since 2020
from 103 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−7%since 2020
from 43.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$119,539
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $102,063 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,248
+22%since 2020
from $39,654 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 69.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
+7%since 2020
from 0.351 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.5%
Retail trade6.7%
Information6.1%
Finance & insurance3%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
Other services3%
Public administration2.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
Construction1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$349,700
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $281,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $877 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
2.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−66.5 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2020
from 2.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,005)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0.7%(15)
Diversity Score3.2%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(2,086)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(95)
Asian2.8%(64)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17%(383)
Diversity Score
17
+438%since 2020
from 3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
44.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.9 min
+1%since 2020
from 24.7 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.1 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
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
Female
52.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.6% in 2020
Foreign born
4.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 97.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 2,248 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 $119,539 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 $349,700, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 44.0% 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 2.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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