CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 522.03
New York · Rensselaer County · 6,054 residents · 24.474 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 522.03 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $117,071. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $318,900. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Rensselaer County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% 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
6,054
+1%since 2020
from 5,969 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
247 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 244 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
−5%since 2020
from 51.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$117,071
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $95,985 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,186
+44%since 2020
from $41,745 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+19%since 2020
from 0.319 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12%
Finance & insurance10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.9%
Retail trade8.6%
Public administration8.4%
Wholesale trade5.6%
Information5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
Education & health services1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$318,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $255,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,019 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2020
from 43.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+2%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 522.03 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(5,727)
Black0.5%(31)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(111)
Asian0.7%(42)
Other1%(58)
Diversity Score9.9%(589)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,896)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(120)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0.4%(22)
Diversity Score6.4%(387)
Diversity Score
6
−35%since 2020
from 10 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
41.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.2 min
+4%since 2020
from 23.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 80.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.5% 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
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 53.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 47.5% in 2020
Female
51.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 93.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 522.03
Census Tract 21.01
Pop 5,453
Census Tract 136.11
Pop 6,068
Census Tract 148.10
Pop 6,975
Census Tract 422.04
Pop 5,193
Places similar to Census Tract 522.03Head to head
Compare Census Tract 522.03 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 522.03 VS
Census Tract 522.04
Income$132,019+13%
Home value$390,900+23%
Population2,272−62%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 522.03 VS
Census Tract 522.01
Income$126,250+8%
Home value$303,700−5%
Population4,327−29%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 522.03 VS
Census Tract 523.03
Income$104,766−11%
Home value$271,000−15%
Population1,233−80%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 522.03 VS
Census Tract 523.05
Income$92,730−21%
Home value$250,200−22%
Population2,350−61%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,054 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 $117,071 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 $318,900, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 41.4% 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 5.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Rensselaer CountyOther census tracts in Rensselaer County
Census Tract 520.04Census Tract 523.01Census Tract 525.02Census Tract 525.01Census Tract 518Census Tract 524.07Census Tract 413Census Tract 402Census Tract 522.01Census Tract 401Census Tract 519.01Census Tract 523.06Census Tract 520.03Census Tract 524.06Census Tract 410Census Tract 516.02DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024