Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison
2023 Population
115,736
0.127% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
42.6
1.19% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
5.98%
4.61% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$105,255
4.64% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$359,200
6.9% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
60,384
0.499% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY had a population of 116k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $105,255. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY grew from 115,589 to 115,736, a 0.127% increase and its median household income grew from $100,584 to $105,255, a 4.64% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.29%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.47%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), and White (Hispanic) (1.72%).

N/A of the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are Empire State University (2,663 degrees awarded in 2023) and Skidmore College (725 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was $359,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

United StatesNew York

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.2k people) in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
59,622
Women
51.5%
56,091
Men
48.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 115,713 inhabitants, with 48.5% men, and 51.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

View Data
Save Image

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    98.2k ± 1.27k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    4.96k ± 491
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    2.86k ± 403
4.38%
Hispanic Population
5.07k people

In 2023, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (98.2k people) in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.96k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 2.86k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.38% of the people in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are hispanic (5.07k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

View Data
Save Image

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Pakistan
    873 ± 723 people
  2. China
    667 ± 632 people
  3. Korea
    481 ± 537 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was Pakistan, the natal country of 873 Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 667 and Korea with 481.

View Data
Save Image

Foreign-Born Population

7.65%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
8.86k people
7.56%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
8.74k people

As of 2023, 7.65% of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY residents (8.86k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of NaNk%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 7.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

View Data
Save Image

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,048 ± 300
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,205 ± 261
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    837 ± 242

Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

View Data
Save Image

Economy

The economy of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY employs 60.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (5,046 people), Construction (3,073 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,906 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($352,883), Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($251,761), and Drugs, sundries, & chemical & allied products merchant wholesalers ($181,709).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
29,480
Women
48.8%
30,904
Men
51.2%

The workforce of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in 2023 was 60,384 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

View Data
Save Image

Occupations

60.4k
2023 Value
−0.499%
1 Year decline
± −0.499%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.499%, from 60.7k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,366 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,649 people), and Retail salespersons (1,582 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY.

View Data
Save Image

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Data
Save Image

Industries

Employment by Industries

60.4k
2023 Value
−0.499%
1 Year decline
± −0.499%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.499%, from 60.7k employees to 60.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,046 people), Construction (3,073 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,906 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

View Data
Save Image

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.
Y-Axis
2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

View Data
Save Image

Education

In 2023, universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY awarded 3,388 degrees. The student population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4,358 male students and 7,963 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are White (1,936 and 58.3%), followed by Black or African American (390 and 11.7%), Hispanic or Latino (378 and 11.4%), and Unknown (350 and 10.5%).

The largest universities in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Empire State University (2,663 and 78.6%) and Skidmore College (725 and 21.4%).

The most popular majors in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are General Business (495 and 14.6%), Community Organization & Advocacy (371 and 11%), and General Psychology (262 and 7.73%).

The median tuition costs in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY are $63,730 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $16,980 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 22.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 12,321 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart  shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

View Data
Save Image

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 12,321 students enrolled in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,614 records, of which 65.5% were women and 34.5% men.

View Data
Save Image

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Business
    452 degrees awarded
  2. Community Organization & Advocacy
    313 degrees awarded
  3. General Psychology
    262 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was General Business with 452 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY according to their major.

View Data
Save Image

Universities

Gender
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Empire State University
    2,663 degrees awarded
  2. Skidmore College
    725 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Empire State University with 2,663 degrees awarded.

View Data
Save Image

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,208 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, which is 0.554 times less than the 2,180 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,936 degrees mean that there were 4.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 390 degrees awarded.

View Data
Save Image

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

View Data
Save Image
View Data
Save Image

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($63,730) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,150) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,528) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

View Data
Save Image

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.6% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

View Data
Save Image

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in 2023 were Bachelors Degree (24.6k), Graduate Degree (19.9k), and High School or Equivalent (19.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

View Data
Save Image

Housing & Living

The median property value in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was $359,200 in 2023, which is NaNM times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $336,000 to $359,200, a 6.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is 66.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$359,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,751
$33,467
Median Property Taxes
±$1,194

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

View Data
Save Image
View Data
Save Image

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$105,255
Median Household Income
± $4,421
50.4k
Number of Households
± 1,842

In 2023, the median household income of the 50.4k households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY grew to $105,255 from the previous year's value of $100,584.

The following chart displays the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

View Data
Save Image

Wage Distribution

0.452
2023 Wage GINI in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY
0.453
2022 Wage GINI in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.196% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY was approximately the same as than the national average of N/A. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

View Data
Save Image

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
  2. Worked At Home (18%)
  3. Carpooled (5.64%)

In 2023, 72.5% of workers in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (18%) and those who carpooled to work (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

View Data
Save Image

Commute Time

25.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

View Data
Save Image
View Data
Save Image

Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

View Data
Save Image

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY (6.73k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY is N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

View Data
Save Image

Health

97.8% of the population of Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 59.5% on employee plans, 10% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.
1,245 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

View Data
Save Image

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

View Data
Save Image

Uninsured People

2.21%
Uninsured
59.5%
Employer Coverage
10%
Medicaid
15.1%
Medicare
11.9%
Non-Group
1.23%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY declined by 5% from 2.33% to 2.21%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

View Data
Save Image