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.

Watkins Glen, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,725

Median Agei

54.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

92.5%1,595

Black

2.3%40

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%24

Asian

1.4%24

Other

1.1%19

Two or More

1%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%46

High School Diploma

27.8%386

Some College (<1 yr)

8.4%117

Some College (1+ yr)

6.3%88

Associate's Degree

16.9%235

Bachelor's Degree

15.7%218

Master's Degree

11.8%164

Professional Degree

1.3%18

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

28.8%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$204,700

Median Renti

$741

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

49.6%486

Renter-Occupied

50.4%494

Total Units

1,185

Homeownership

49.6%

Vacancy Rate

17.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.6%32

$50K–$100K

2.9%14

$100K–$150K

17.1%83

$150K–$200K

21.4%104

$200K–$300K

32.1%156

$300K–$500K

15.8%77

$500K–$1M

3.7%18

$1M+

0.4%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$500–$750

143

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.9%22

2010–2019

9.7%115

2000–2009

0.3%4

1990–1999

0.6%7

1980–1989

6.5%77

1970–1979

8.4%99

1960–1969

4.1%49

1950–1959

4.3%51

1940–1949

12%142

1939 or earlier

52.2%619

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55.1%540

Utility Gas

43.8%429

Fuel Oil

1.1%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,632

Mean Household Incomei

$71,925

Per Capita Incomei

$40,993

Poverty Ratei

10.7%

Unemploymenti

8.2%

Labor Forcei

923

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.3%52

$10K–$15K

6.4%63

$15K–$20K

6.4%63

$20K–$25K

4.8%47

$25K–$30K

6.2%61

$30K–$35K

7.2%71

$35K–$40K

6.1%60

$40K–$45K

4.5%44

$45K–$50K

3.5%34

$50K–$60K

4.9%48

$60K–$75K

8.4%82

$75K–$100K

8.9%87

$100K–$125K

9.6%94

$125K–$150K

7.2%71

$150K–$200K

7.1%70

$200K+

3.4%33

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$422/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers8 homes

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

Project Based Section 848 homes96% occupied$422/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,632/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

64%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

36%

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

27% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

98% 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

945.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Canada

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

836

Avg. Commutei

18.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

847

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

144(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

93.5%Insured

6.5%Uninsured