Glens Falls, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

127,196

1.36% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.7

0.219% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.81%

1.62% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,325

6.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$183,200

3.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,721

0.526% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Glens Falls, NY had a population of 127k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $66,325. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Glens Falls, NY grew from 125,491 to 127,196, a 1.36% increase and its median household income grew from $62,284 to $66,325, a 6.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Glens Falls, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.9%), White (Hispanic) (1.25%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.77%).

None of the households in Glens Falls, 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.

98.8% of the residents in Glens Falls, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Glens Falls, NY are SUNY Adirondack (545 degrees awarded in 2021), Word of Life Bible Institute (282 degrees), and Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (37 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Glens Falls, NY was $183,200, and the homeownership rate was 72%.

Most people in Glens Falls, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Glens Falls, NY was 2 cars per household.

Glens Falls, NY borders Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY, Bennington, VT, and Rutland, VT.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Glens Falls, NY is home to a population of 127k people, from which 98.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.13% of Glens Falls, NY residents were born outside of the country (3.98k people).

In 2021, there were 41.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Glens Falls, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.82k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.41k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.8%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.8% of Glens Falls, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Glens Falls, NY was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Glens Falls, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glens Falls, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 346
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.82k ± 453
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.41k ± 240

2.82%

Hispanic Population

3.59k people

2.82% of the people in Glens Falls, NY are hispanic (3.59k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Glens Falls, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

3.13%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3.98k people

3.04%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.81k people

As of 2021, 3.13% of Glens Falls, NY residents (3.98k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glens Falls, NY was 3.04%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Glens Falls, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,245 ± 292
Gulf War (2001-)
1,113 ± 265
Gulf War (1990s)
1,004 ± 217

Glens Falls, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.92 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Glens Falls, NY employs 60.7k people. The largest industries in Glens Falls, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,104 people), Retail Trade (7,963 people), and Manufacturing (6,605 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,656), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($72,803), and Public Administration ($62,181).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

60.7k

2021 Value

± 1,767

0.526%

1 Year growth

± 4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glens Falls, NY grew at a rate of 0.526%, from 60.4k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glens Falls, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,397 people), Sales & Related Occupations (6,109 people), and Management Occupations (5,411 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glens Falls, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

60.7k

2021 Value

± 1,767

0.526%

1 Year growth

± 4%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Glens Falls, NY grew at a rate of 0.526%, from 60.4k employees to 60.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glens Falls, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,104 people), Retail Trade (7,963 people), and Manufacturing (6,605 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glens Falls, NY, though some of these residents may live in Glens Falls, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,950

Median earning men ± $1,391

$37,768

Median earning women ± $1,317

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($72,705), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,522), and Manufacturing ($58,353).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,886), Wholesale Trade ($51,205), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($45,148).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,038
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
836
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
729
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.37M
Manufacturing
$600k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$292k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Glens Falls, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Glens Falls, NY awarded 864 degrees. The student population of Glens Falls, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,342 male students and 1,841 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Glens Falls, NY are White (715 and 86.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (40 and 4.86%), Two or More Races (21 and 2.55%), and Black or African American (16 and 1.94%).

The largest universities in Glens Falls, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Adirondack (545 and 63.1%), Word of Life Bible Institute (282 and 32.6%), and Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (37 and 4.28%).

The most popular majors in Glens Falls, NY are Missionary Studies & Missiology (282 and 32.6%), Registered Nursing (98 and 11.3%), and Humanistic Studies (95 and 11%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Glens Falls, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,183 (42.2% men and 57.8% 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.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,183 students enrolled in Glens Falls, NY, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,640 records, of which 58.8% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
66 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
98 degree-majors awarded
Humanistic Studies
95 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Glens Falls, NY was General Studies with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Glens Falls, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

SUNY Adirondack
545 degrees awarded
Word of Life Bible Institute
282 degrees awarded
Washington Saratoga Warren Hamilton Essex BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
37 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Adirondack with 545 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 310 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Glens Falls, NY, which is 0.56 times less than the 554 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 715 degrees mean that there were 17.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 40 degrees awarded.

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.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($9,764) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Glens Falls, NY was $183,200 in 2021, which is 0.748 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $177,000 to $183,200, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Glens Falls, NY is 72%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Glens Falls, NY have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glens Falls, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Glens Falls, NY is $66,325. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Glens Falls, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

Housing

Property

$183,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,394

$38,382

Median Property Taxes

±$1,205

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 Glens Falls, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Glens Falls, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72%

Homeownership

2021

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72% of the housing units in Glens Falls, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glens Falls, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glens Falls, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

The following map shows all of the counties in Glens Falls, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,325

Median Household Income

± $1,816

53.3k

Number of Households

± 1,648

In 2021, the median household income of the 53.3k households in Glens Falls, NY grew to $66,325 from the previous year's value of $62,284.

The following chart displays the households in Glens Falls, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glens Falls, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.2%)
Carpooled (7.72%)
Worked At Home (6.16%)

In 2021, 81.2% of workers in Glens Falls, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.72%) and those who worked at home (6.16%).

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.

Commute Time

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glens Falls, NY have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.73% of the workforce in Glens Falls, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Glens Falls, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glens Falls, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glens Falls, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glens Falls, NY (12k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glens Falls, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.4% of the population of Glens Falls, NY has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.55%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

16.1%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.77%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glens Falls, NY declined by 0.124% from 4.56% to 4.55%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glens Falls, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.