CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 521.03
New York · Rensselaer County · 1,960 residents · 59.596 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 521.03 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $214,600.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% 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
1,960
+10%since 2020
from 1,781 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
33 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 30 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
−17%since 2020
from 49.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,313
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $58,988 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,227
+44%since 2020
from $29,243 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−7%since 2020
from 0.415 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.6%
Wholesale trade13%
Information6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
Other services2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
Manufacturing1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
Public administration1.1%
Construction0.9%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$214,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $159,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $903 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.8% in 2020
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 33.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,737)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(27)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score6.1%(108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,848)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(53)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(55)
Diversity Score13.7%(268)
Diversity Score
14
+126%since 2020
from 6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 23.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
32.9 min
+12%since 2020
from 29.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% 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
4.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 59.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 37.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
51.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
Female
48.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 44.8% in 2020
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2020
from 84.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 98.7% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.0% 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 1,960 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 $80,313 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 $214,600, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% 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 6.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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