Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Watervliet, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

10,287population

40.8median age

This community is a community of 10,287 with a median age of 40.8. The population is predominantly White (74.5%) with a significant Black community (9.4%). Median household income is $57,919. 88.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 17.8% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 34.7%, with a median home value of $179,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

74.5%7,663

Black

9.4%966

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%959

Two or More

4.9%509

Asian

1.8%190

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.5%388

High School Diploma

28.1%1,990

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%788

Some College (1+ yr)

15.7%1,113

Associate's Degree

10.7%759

Bachelor's Degree

13%922

Master's Degree

4%280

Professional Degree

0.4%25

Doctorate

0.5%33

HS or Higher

88.9%

BA or Higher

17.8%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

$179,700median home value

$1,083median rent

34.7%homeownership

5,654total units

10%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 34.7%

Renter 65.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%70

$50K–$100K

9.2%162

$100K–$150K

18.2%322

$150K–$200K

33.5%592

$200K–$300K

23%407

$300K–$500K

10%176

$500K–$1M

2.2%38

Rent Distribution

Under $500

325

$500–$750

260

$750–$1,000

718

$1,000–$1,250

1,024

$1,250–$1,500

425

$1,500–$2,000

496

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.1%119

2000–2009

1%54

1990–1999

2.2%124

1980–1989

2.2%127

1970–1979

12.6%714

1960–1969

6.5%368

1950–1959

7.5%422

1940–1949

6.1%344

1939 or earlier

59.8%3,382

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

71.9%3,658

Electricity

25%1,271

Other

1.1%55

Fuel Oil

0.9%48

Wood

0.6%28

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%21

No Fuel

0.2%9

Household Economyi

$57,919median household income

$33,740per capita income

18.4%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

5,366labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

13.1%667

$10K–$15K

3.3%167

$15K–$20K

5.7%289

$20K–$25K

2.8%144

$25K–$30K

5.1%260

$30K–$35K

1.7%89

$35K–$40K

5.9%299

$40K–$45K

4.1%208

$45K–$50K

3%154

$50K–$60K

10.4%531

$60K–$75K

12.2%620

$75K–$100K

10.9%555

$100K–$125K

6.6%335

$125K–$150K

6.2%317

$150K–$200K

6.6%335

$200K+

2.4%120

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4084%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Poland

Philippines

Canada

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,000

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,127

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

591(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.1%Insured

2.9%Uninsured