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.

Ballston Spa, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,027

Median Agei

42.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88%4,424

Other

4.4%223

Hispanic/Latino

4%203

Two or More

2.2%113

Black

1.3%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%247

High School Diploma

17.7%653

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%102

Some College (1+ yr)

6.5%241

Associate's Degree

14.3%525

Bachelor's Degree

26.6%978

Master's Degree

13.4%494

Professional Degree

4.5%164

Doctorate

1.4%50

HS or Higher

93.8%

BA or Higher

45.8%

Graduate+

19.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$308,200

Median Renti

$1,122

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.5%1,389

Renter-Occupied

34.5%731

Total Units

2,317

Homeownership

65.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.7%52

$100K–$150K

2.7%38

$150K–$200K

10.5%146

$200K–$300K

30.3%421

$300K–$500K

47.7%663

$500K–$1M

5%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

216

$1,000–$1,250

130

$1,250–$1,500

221

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%75

2000–2009

3%69

1990–1999

7.4%172

1980–1989

10.2%236

1970–1979

6%138

1960–1969

4.3%99

1950–1959

13.1%303

1940–1949

2.8%65

1939 or earlier

50.1%1,160

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.6%1,560

Electricity

19.2%406

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%77

Other

2.4%50

Fuel Oil

1.3%27

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$101,667

Mean Household Incomei

$111,779

Per Capita Incomei

$48,001

Poverty Ratei

8.3%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

3,026

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.3%49

$10K–$15K

1.4%30

$15K–$20K

1.6%33

$20K–$25K

2%42

$25K–$30K

3.9%82

$30K–$35K

2.2%47

$35K–$40K

4%84

$40K–$45K

3.3%71

$45K–$50K

5.5%117

$50K–$60K

5.4%115

$60K–$75K

5.7%121

$75K–$100K

10.8%229

$100K–$125K

12.6%267

$125K–$150K

11.6%245

$150K–$200K

16.9%359

$200K+

10.8%229

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

257

Residentsi

271

Avg. Tenant Renti

$447/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers161 homes76% occupied$474/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 895 homes97% occupied$402/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $101,667/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

86%

Very low income$31K–$51K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

73.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

9.4% of subsidized households are minority

32% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

66.7% 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

1893.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,909

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,957

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

225(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99%Insured

1%Uninsured