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.

Bath, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

5,560population

49.6median age

This community is a community of 5,560 with a median age of 49.6. The population is predominantly White (93.6%) with a significant Two or More community (2.9%). Median household income is $47,150. 89.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 61%, with a median home value of $101,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.6%5,206

Two or More

2.9%161

Black

2.4%133

Hispanic/Latino

0.9%48

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%11

Asian

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%292

High School Diploma

27.9%1,191

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%303

Some College (1+ yr)

8.8%375

Associate's Degree

20.1%858

Bachelor's Degree

10.1%430

Master's Degree

7.2%310

Professional Degree

1.2%51

HS or Higher

89.1%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

8.4%

Housingi

$101,700median home value

$735median rent

61%homeownership

3,265total units

8.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 61%

Renter 39%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.5%246

$50K–$100K

35.6%650

$100K–$150K

25.4%464

$150K–$200K

15.9%291

$200K–$300K

6.3%115

$300K–$500K

2.6%48

$500K–$1M

0.7%13

Rent Distribution

Under $500

220

$500–$750

384

$750–$1,000

352

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

110

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.7%152

2000–2009

2.2%71

1990–1999

5.5%179

1980–1989

8.9%292

1970–1979

10.9%355

1960–1969

14.5%473

1950–1959

12.3%401

1940–1949

6.2%201

1939 or earlier

34.9%1,141

Heating Fuel

Electricity

46.8%1,401

Utility Gas

45.5%1,362

Other

4.1%124

Fuel Oil

1.5%44

Bottled/LP Gas

1%30

No Fuel

0.8%25

Coal

0.3%9

Household Economyi

$47,150median household income

$33,591per capita income

19.7%poverty rate

6.7%unemployment

2,763labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.4%252

$10K–$15K

10.8%322

$15K–$20K

4.1%123

$20K–$25K

4.2%127

$25K–$30K

5.8%175

$30K–$35K

5.8%175

$35K–$40K

2.8%85

$40K–$45K

7.2%217

$45K–$50K

5.4%163

$50K–$60K

6.3%188

$60K–$75K

8%241

$75K–$100K

12.3%369

$100K–$125K

4.8%144

$125K–$150K

6.6%198

$150K–$200K

4.9%146

$200K+

2.3%70

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

370.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,514

Avg. Commutei

19.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,579

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

498(10.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.6%Insured

2.4%Uninsured