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.

Saugerties, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,884

Median Agei

45.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

75.5%2,934

Hispanic/Latino

13.6%527

Two or More

9.1%352

Black

0.7%27

Asian

0.5%19

Other

0.4%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.2%180

High School Diploma

19%550

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%196

Some College (1+ yr)

12.7%366

Associate's Degree

15.6%451

Bachelor's Degree

15.9%459

Master's Degree

6.7%195

Professional Degree

2.4%69

Doctorate

1%29

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

26%

Graduate+

10.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$374,100

Median Renti

$1,164

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.3%711

Renter-Occupied

63.7%1,247

Total Units

2,047

Homeownership

36.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

3%21

$100K–$150K

1.7%12

$150K–$200K

13.6%97

$200K–$300K

13.8%98

$300K–$500K

50.4%358

$500K–$1M

17.6%125

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

102

$750–$1,000

196

$1,000–$1,250

366

$1,250–$1,500

158

$1,500–$2,000

300

$2,000+

Year Built

2000–2009

3.5%71

1990–1999

1.4%29

1980–1989

4.3%87

1970–1979

10.1%207

1960–1969

3.1%63

1950–1959

9.7%199

1940–1949

7.1%146

1939 or earlier

60.8%1,245

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

66.9%1,310

Electricity

16%314

Fuel Oil

14.2%278

Bottled/LP Gas

2.3%46

No Fuel

0.5%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,778

Mean Household Incomei

$73,247

Per Capita Incomei

$36,638

Poverty Ratei

20.9%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

1,909

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%99

$10K–$15K

8.4%165

$15K–$20K

1.5%30

$20K–$25K

10.9%214

$25K–$30K

5.8%113

$30K–$35K

1.4%27

$35K–$40K

6.6%129

$40K–$45K

4.7%93

$45K–$50K

2.5%48

$50K–$60K

3.5%69

$60K–$75K

11.4%224

$75K–$100K

15.7%308

$100K–$125K

5.6%110

$125K–$150K

8.5%166

$150K–$200K

2.7%52

$200K+

5.7%111

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

285

Residentsi

278

Avg. Tenant Renti

$456/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers223 homes77% occupied$443/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 862 homes87% occupied$502/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,778/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

81%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

17%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

11% of subsidized households are minority

42.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

73.4% 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

41010.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,696

Avg. Commutei

21.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,769

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

238(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

98.7%Insured

1.3%Uninsured