CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 324.04
New York · Schenectady County · 6,601 residents · 8.344 sq mi
Notable rankings
#303highest population in NY6,601TRACT SHAPE · Schenectady County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 324.04 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,134. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $288,100. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Schenectady County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
40% 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
6,601
+9%since 2020
from 6,082 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
791 / sq mi
+9%since 2020
from 729 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
Unchangedsince 2020
from 48.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20247K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$106,134
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $78,139 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,447
+21%since 2020
from $40,698 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
−12%since 2020
from 0.431 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
Information9.7%
Other services8.9%
Public administration8.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$288,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,226
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,088 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−14.2 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
−1%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Census Tract 324.04 on RentDataNow
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(5,403)
Black1.6%(97)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(157)
Asian4.3%(259)
Other2.7%(166)
Diversity Score25.9%(1,576)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(5,874)
Black2.1%(137)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(128)
Asian3.9%(257)
Other3.1%(205)
Diversity Score25.6%(1,690)
Diversity Score
26
−1%since 2020
from 26 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 39.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.1 min
−3%since 2020
from 26.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 89.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% 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
3.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.8% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
Female
53.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
Foreign born
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 90.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper
Places similar to Census Tract 324.04
Census Tract 136.11
Pop 6,068
Census Tract 21.02
Pop 5,702
Census Tract 166.13
Pop 5,833
Census Tract 148.10
Pop 6,975
Places similar to Census Tract 324.04Head to head
Compare Census Tract 324.04 to nearby tracts
CENSUS TRACT 324.04 VS
Census Tract 324.03
Income$100,417−5%
Home value$216,400−25%
Population2,300−65%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 324.04 VS
Census Tract 325.03
Income$116,622+10%
Home value$272,500−5%
Population4,550−31%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 324.04 VS
Census Tract 322
Income$79,390−25%
Home value$196,900−32%
Population4,679−29%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENSUS TRACT 324.04 VS
Census Tract 324.02
Income$83,644−21%
Home value$349,700+21%
Population3,482−47%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 6,601 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 $106,134 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 $288,100, and the typical rent is about $1,226 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.8% 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 5.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
Keep going
Explore from here
Containing area
Schenectady CountyOther census tracts in Schenectady County
Census Tract 320Census Tract 331.02Census Tract 207Census Tract 321.01Census Tract 205Census Tract 319.01Census Tract 326.02Census Tract 322Census Tract 325.03Census Tract 217Census Tract 218.02Census Tract 329.02Census Tract 327Census Tract 209Census Tract 330.03Census Tract 332DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024