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.

Gloversville, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

14,962

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.8%12,391

Two or More

7.1%1,062

Hispanic/Latino

6.5%975

Asian

1.5%229

Black

1.4%211

Other

0.4%63

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9%914

High School Diploma

29.4%2,997

Some College (<1 yr)

7.8%794

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%1,069

Associate's Degree

14.3%1,455

Bachelor's Degree

11.6%1,183

Master's Degree

3.7%381

Professional Degree

1%105

Doctorate

0.2%24

HS or Higher

87.6%

BA or Higher

16.6%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$106,400

Median Renti

$903

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.5%3,476

Renter-Occupied

48.5%3,273

Total Units

7,655

Homeownership

51.5%

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.3%323

$50K–$100K

37.5%1,305

$100K–$150K

22%763

$150K–$200K

16%557

$200K–$300K

10%348

$300K–$500K

1.4%47

$500K–$1M

3.7%130

$1M+

0.1%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

251

$500–$750

700

$750–$1,000

1,141

$1,000–$1,250

750

$1,250–$1,500

277

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%18

2010–2019

1.4%109

2000–2009

0.7%55

1990–1999

1.3%102

1980–1989

3.1%237

1970–1979

7%533

1960–1969

10.8%823

1950–1959

9.2%702

1940–1949

10.2%782

1939 or earlier

56.1%4,294

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.3%5,149

Electricity

16.2%1,094

Fuel Oil

2.7%182

No Fuel

2.5%172

Bottled/LP Gas

2%132

Coal

0.2%12

Wood

0.1%4

Other

0.1%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,556

Mean Household Incomei

$65,465

Per Capita Incomei

$29,713

Poverty Ratei

17.5%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

7,044

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.5%166

$10K–$15K

5.1%345

$15K–$20K

5.8%393

$20K–$25K

4.4%300

$25K–$30K

7%473

$30K–$35K

6.7%452

$35K–$40K

2.7%179

$40K–$45K

8.1%544

$45K–$50K

6.3%426

$50K–$60K

8.4%568

$60K–$75K

12.2%821

$75K–$100K

10.9%734

$100K–$125K

10.5%707

$125K–$150K

4.4%296

$150K–$200K

3.2%213

$200K+

2%132

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

686

Residentsi

954

Avg. Tenant Renti

$365/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing293 homes85% occupied$387/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers63 homes87% occupied$261/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,556/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

71.4%

Very low income$15K–$26K/yr

20.5%

Low income$26K–$41K/yr

6.5%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

1.6%

Who Receives This Housing

59.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.8% of subsidized households are minority

26.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

56.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4533%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Philippines

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,609

Avg. Commutei

25.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,693

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

988(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.3%Insured

4.7%Uninsured