CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 523.03
New York · Rensselaer County · 1,233 residents · 1.866 sq mi
Notable rankings
#304highest broadband in NY98.8%TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 523.03 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $271,000. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,233
+5%since 2020
from 1,178 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
661 / sq mi
+5%since 2020
from 631 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+6%since 2020
from 44.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$104,766
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $85,435 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$59,043
+59%since 2020
from $37,093 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 56.3% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+5%since 2020
from 0.380 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.8%
Retail trade9%
Other services5.3%
Information3.4%
Public administration2.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Education & health services1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$271,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $162,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,715
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,267 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+36%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(1,101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.3%(51)
Other2.2%(26)
Diversity Score15.5%(183)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other3.6%(45)
Diversity Score12.4%(153)
Diversity Score
12
−20%since 2020
from 16 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
45.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2020
from 30.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.6 min
−2%since 2020
from 24.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.6%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 88.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−6.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.3% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
54.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
3.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 92.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% 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 1,233 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 $104,766 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 $271,000, and the typical rent is about $1,715 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 45.4% 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 5.4% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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