CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 526.01
New York · Rensselaer County · 3,493 residents · 43.802 sq mi
Notable rankings
#388lowest low density in NY79.75/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Rensselaer County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 526.01 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,438. Population has declined 6% since 2020. Median home value is $275,000.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% 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
3,493
−6%since 2020
from 3,710 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 85 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−11%since 2020
from 46.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$93,438
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $77,900 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,178
+22%since 2020
from $40,298 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
+11%since 2020
from 0.391 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
Wholesale trade10.5%
Other services6%
Public administration5.4%
Finance & insurance5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
Information4.6%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
Education & health services0.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$275,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $200,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,311
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $969 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.1% in 2020
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(3,531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(127)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other1.2%(43)
Diversity Score11.6%(431)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(3,101)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(92)
Asian2.6%(90)
Other5.5%(193)
Diversity Score25.9%(906)
Diversity Score
26
+123%since 2020
from 12 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 35.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.3% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.1 min
−6%since 2020
from 30.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2020
from 82.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% 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
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 22.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
53.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 53.5% in 2020
Female
46.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.5% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 11.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 87.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 97.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 2.0% 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 3,493 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 $93,438 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 $275,000, and the typical rent is about $1,311 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 30.3% 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 7.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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