CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 524.05
New York · Rensselaer County · 2,869 residents · 0.862 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 524.05 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,879. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $208,100.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
2,869
+10%since 2020
from 2,620 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,328 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 3,039 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+1%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,879
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $79,849 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,784
+21%since 2020
from $37,885 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
+5%since 2020
from 0.343 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.6%
Information15.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
Other services4.3%
Public administration4.3%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
Education & health services2.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$208,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $169,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$894
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $953 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 71.4% in 2020
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 33.4% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+31%since 2020
from 2.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,358)
Black5.1%(134)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other4.7%(122)
Diversity Score23.2%(607)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,665)
Black2%(58)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(27)
Asian2.6%(76)
Other1.5%(43)
Diversity Score17%(487)
Diversity Score
17
−27%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.2 min
+40%since 2020
from 15.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 66.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.6% in 2020
Female
47.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2020
from 99.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
+1.0 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 2,869 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 $74,879 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 $208,100, and the typical rent is about $894 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 37.5% 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 6.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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