Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

114,650

2.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

1.45% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.81%

12.5% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$94,135

6.15% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$290,400

1.08% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,336

2.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY had a population of 115k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $94,135. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY grew from 111,660 to 114,650, a 2.68% increase and its median household income grew from $88,678 to $94,135, a 6.15% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.25%), and White (Hispanic) (2.11%).

9.38% of the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are SUNY Empire State College (2,930 degrees awarded in 2021) and Skidmore College (671 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was $290,400, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY borders Schenectady City PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (Outer) PUMA, NY, Troy City PUMA, NY, and Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 115k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8% of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (9.17k people).

In 2021, there were 19.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.5k people) in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.1k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 3.13k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are Spanish (2,384 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,313 households), and Russian (654 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,888

Women

51.3%

55,846

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 114,734 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
98.5k ± 1.34k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
5.1k ± 518
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.13k ± 530

4.09%

Hispanic Population

4.69k people

4.09% of the people in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are hispanic (4.69k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
999 ± 773 people
India
558 ± 579 people
Canada
549 ± 574 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 999 Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 558 and Canada with 549.

Foreign-Born Population

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.17k people

7.77%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.67k people

As of 2021, 8% of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY residents (9.17k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 7.77%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,384 households (2.18%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,313 households (1.2%)
Russian
654 households (0.597%)

9.38% of the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.18% of the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,318 ± 344
Gulf War (2001-)
1,207 ± 294
Gulf War (1990s)
837 ± 267

Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY employs 60.3k people. The largest industries in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,609 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,803 people), and Construction (2,591 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($305,007), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,783), and Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($161,968).

Males in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.43 times higher than the average income of females, which is $67,468. The income inequality in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,777

Women

49.1%

29,861

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 58,638 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

60.3k

2021 Value

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 2.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 58.6k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,069 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,809 people), and Registered nurses (1,557 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.3k

2021 Value

2.9%

1 Year growth

± 2.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 58.6k employees to 60.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,609 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,803 people), and Construction (2,591 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,636

Median earning men ± $3,582

$45,369

Median earning women ± $2,668

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($91,224), Public Administration ($89,466), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($87,875).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($88,056), Manufacturing ($69,219), and Public Administration ($65,523).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY awarded 3,601 degrees. The student population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,385 male students and 7,763 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are White (2,138 and 60.9%), followed by Black or African American (431 and 12.3%), Hispanic or Latino (383 and 10.9%), and Unknown (338 and 9.64%).

The largest universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Empire State College (2,930 and 81.4%) and Skidmore College (671 and 18.6%).

The most popular majors in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are General Business (728 and 20.2%), Community Organization & Advocacy (515 and 14.3%), and Other Physical Sciences (189 and 5.25%).

The median tuition costs in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are $59,064 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 30.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,148 (36.1% men and 63.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,148 students enrolled in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, 36.1% men and 63.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,698 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Community Organization & Advocacy
431 degrees awarded
General Human Development & Family Studies
144 degrees awarded
General Business
644 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was Community Organization & Advocacy with 431 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Empire State College
2,930 degrees awarded
Skidmore College
671 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Empire State College with 2,930 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,227 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, which is 0.517 times less than the 2,374 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,138 degrees mean that there were 4.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 431 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($59,064) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,088) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,528) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.602% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.611% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (23.1k), Graduate Degree (19.5k), and High School or Equivalent (18.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was $290,400 in 2021, which is 1.19 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $287,300 to $290,400, a 1.08% increase. The homeownership rate in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is $94,135. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$290,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,632

$32,982

Median Property Taxes

±$1,317

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2021

63.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.8% of the housing units in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$94,135

Median Household Income

± $3,191

49.4k

Number of Households

± 1,750

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.4k households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY grew to $94,135 from the previous year's value of $88,678.

The following chart displays the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.446

2021 Wage GINI in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.28% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (5.97%)

In 2021, 78.4% of workers in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (5.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY (6.48k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.9% of the population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 9.18% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 11.8% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.09%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

9.18%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

11.8%

Non-Group

1.23%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY declined by 8.8% from 2.29% to 2.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.