Saratoga County, NY

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Saratoga County Overview

236,328
TOTAL POPULATION
117,525
MALE POPULATION
118,803
FEMALE POPULATION
98.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.09
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$51,931
PER CAPITA INCOME
$121,420
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$97,038
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,532
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
130,581
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Saratoga County Area Codes

Race in Saratoga County

The most populous races in Saratoga County are White / Caucasian (213,299 | 90.3%), Two or more Races (9,538 | 4.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (8,320 | 3.5%).
Race in Saratoga County
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,9933.0%
Black / African American3,9081.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific130.0%
Hispanic or Latino8,3203.5%
Native / Alaskan4590.2%
White / Caucasian213,29990.3%
Two or more Races9,5384.0%
Some other Race2,1180.9%
Total236,328100.0%

Ancestry in Saratoga County

The most populous ancestries reported in Saratoga County are Irish (54,821 | 23.2%), Italian (39,726 | 16.8%), German (37,103 | 15.7%), English (31,834 | 13.5%), and French (16,093 | 6.8%), together accounting for 76.0% of all Saratoga County residents.
Ancestry in Saratoga County
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan4260.2%
African2920.1%
Alaska Native110.0%
Alaskan Athabascan40.0%
Albanian1180.1%
Alsatian60.0%
American11,7855.0%
Apache160.0%
Arab1,6170.7%
Argentinean530.0%
Armenian4560.2%
Austrian9960.4%
Barbadian430.0%
Belgian2860.1%
Belizean660.0%
Bhutanese4460.2%
Blackfeet1290.1%
Bolivian40.0%
Brazilian1570.1%
British1,1920.5%
British West Indian1890.1%
Bulgarian340.0%
Burmese1,0690.4%
Canadian6350.3%
Cape Verdean350.0%
Carpatho Rusyn250.0%
Celtic170.0%
Central American1,0510.4%
Central American Indian890.0%
Cherokee1610.1%
Chilean1420.1%
Chippewa240.0%
Choctaw150.0%
Colombian2050.1%
Costa Rican1080.1%
Creek20.0%
Croatian1590.1%
Cuban1240.1%
Cypriot130.0%
Czech9950.4%
Czechoslovakian4410.2%
Danish1,0510.4%
Dominican4920.2%
Dutch5,2112.2%
Eastern European9720.4%
Ecuadorian2790.1%
Egyptian5850.3%
English31,83413.5%
Estonian1050.0%
Ethiopian260.0%
European3,3601.4%
Filipino320.0%
Finnish2360.1%
French16,0936.8%
French American Indian340.0%
French Canadian5,9032.5%
German37,10315.7%
Ghanaian230.0%
Greek1,3390.6%
Guatemalan1940.1%
Guyanese1800.1%
Haitian3350.1%
Honduran3710.2%
Hungarian1,1890.5%
Icelander150.0%
Indian (Asian)2,7491.2%
Iranian1290.1%
Irish54,82123.2%
Iroquois1940.1%
Israeli360.0%
Italian39,72616.8%
Jamaican2030.1%
Japanese910.0%
Jordanian120.0%
Kenyan180.0%
Korean9690.4%
Laotian570.0%
Latvian980.0%
Lebanese4170.2%
Lithuanian8710.4%
Macedonian600.0%
Mexican1,0400.4%
Mongolian1590.1%
Moroccan380.0%
Native Hawaiian650.0%
New Zealander40.0%
Nigerian190.0%
Northern European2260.1%
Norwegian1,8250.8%
Okinawan190.0%
Pakistani2030.1%
Palestinian2410.1%
Panamanian2100.1%
Pennsylvania German2520.1%
Peruvian1700.1%
Polish14,5136.1%
Portuguese6620.3%
Puerto Rican3,6191.5%
Romanian3460.2%
Russian2,3001.0%
Salvadoran1680.1%
Scandinavian7240.3%
Scotch-Irish1,7820.7%
Scottish4,8682.1%
Seminole160.0%
Serbian270.0%
Sierra Leonean110.0%
Sioux1810.1%
Slavic1260.1%
Slovak7340.3%
Slovene560.0%
South African260.0%
South American9730.4%
South American Indian140.0%
Spaniard5150.2%
Spanish870.0%
Sri Lankan1400.1%
Subsaharan African4740.2%
Swedish2,5671.1%
Swiss7250.3%
Syrian1920.1%
Thai2,3021.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian930.0%
Turkish1620.1%
Ukrainian1,8550.8%
Uruguayan370.0%
Venezuelan770.0%
Vietnamese390.0%
Welsh1,5560.7%
West Indian1620.1%
Yugoslavian1460.1%
Yup'ik40.0%
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Immigrants in Saratoga County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Saratoga County came from Asia (5,842 | 2.5%), Europe (3,599 | 1.5%), South Central Asia (2,447 | 1.0%), Latin America (2,153 | 0.9%), and Eastern Asia (2,056 | 0.9%), together accounting for 6.8% of all Saratoga County residents.
Immigrants in Saratoga County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan4460.2%
Africa5820.3%
Albania570.0%
Argentina130.0%
Asia5,8422.5%
Australia130.0%
Austria450.0%
Bangladesh1870.1%
Barbados340.0%
Belgium1030.0%
Belize160.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina690.0%
Brazil2060.1%
Bulgaria270.0%
Cambodia120.0%
Canada9300.4%
Caribbean7430.3%
Central America6430.3%
China1,5260.6%
Colombia1030.0%
Cuba270.0%
Czechoslovakia690.0%
Dominican Republic1930.1%
Eastern Africa730.0%
Eastern Asia2,0560.9%
Eastern Europe1,4400.6%
Ecuador1310.1%
Egypt2370.1%
El Salvador170.0%
England2560.1%
Ethiopia260.0%
Europe3,5991.5%
France740.0%
Germany3860.2%
Ghana500.0%
Greece70.0%
Grenada40.0%
Guatemala1190.1%
Guyana1670.1%
Haiti2150.1%
Honduras1150.1%
Hong Kong1430.1%
Hungary170.0%
India1,1110.5%
Indonesia720.0%
Iran920.0%
Iraq180.0%
Ireland1430.1%
Italy4090.2%
Jamaica1260.1%
Japan1420.1%
Jordan120.0%
Kazakhstan100.0%
Kenya220.0%
Korea3880.2%
Kuwait200.0%
Latin America2,1530.9%
Latvia130.0%
Lebanon2390.1%
Lithuania150.0%
Malaysia2470.1%
Mexico2650.1%
Moldova360.0%
Morocco620.0%
Netherlands130.0%
Nicaragua320.0%
Nigeria850.0%
Northern Africa3370.1%
Northern Europe1,0440.4%
Oceania130.0%
Pakistan4860.2%
Panama790.0%
Peru720.0%
Philippines3200.1%
Poland2390.1%
Portugal350.0%
Romania1170.1%
Russia2430.1%
Saudi Arabia80.0%
Scotland850.0%
Sierra Leone110.0%
Singapore1210.1%
South Africa140.0%
South America7670.3%
South Central Asia2,4471.0%
South Eastern Asia9100.4%
Southern Europe4730.2%
Spain220.0%
Sri Lanka660.0%
St. Vincent and the Grenadines210.0%
Sudan380.0%
Sweden180.0%
Switzerland210.0%
Taiwan2810.1%
Thailand790.0%
Trinidad and Tobago230.0%
Turkey230.0%
Ukraine4570.2%
Uruguay30.0%
Venezuela720.0%
Vietnam590.0%
West Indies90.0%
Western Africa1570.1%
Western Asia3910.2%
Western Europe6420.3%
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Sex and Age in Saratoga County

Sex and Age in Saratoga County

The most populous age groups in Saratoga County are 55 to 59 Years (9,049 | 7.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (9,365 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,662 (4.8%)5,387 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years6,598 (5.6%)6,748 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years6,848 (5.8%)6,064 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years7,218 (6.1%)7,082 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years7,147 (6.1%)6,759 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Years7,035 (6.0%)6,487 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years7,520 (6.4%)7,059 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years7,363 (6.3%)7,552 (6.4%)
40 to 44 Years7,790 (6.6%)7,313 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years7,867 (6.7%)7,775 (6.5%)
50 to 54 Years8,715 (7.4%)8,520 (7.2%)
55 to 59 Years9,049 (7.7%)9,365 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years8,250 (7.0%)8,383 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years6,573 (5.6%)7,326 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years6,273 (5.3%)6,624 (5.6%)
75 to 79 Years3,853 (3.3%)4,301 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years1,919 (1.6%)2,970 (2.5%)
85 Years and over1,845 (1.6%)3,088 (2.6%)
Total117,525 (100.0%)118,803 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Saratoga County

Median Family Size in Saratoga County

The median family size in Saratoga County is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (50,421 | 80.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (3,741 | 5.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.57 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Saratoga County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple50,421 (80.1%)2.96
Single Male/Father3,741 (5.9%)2.57
Single Female/Mother8,761 (13.9%)2.72
Total Families62,923 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Saratoga County

The median household size in Saratoga County is 2.36 persons per household, with single female/mother households (8,761 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (35,486 | 36.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Saratoga County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple50,421 (51.2%)2.97
Single Male/Father3,741 (3.8%)2.95
Single Female/Mother8,761 (8.9%)3.01
Non-family35,486 (36.1%)1.27
Total Households98,409 (100.0%)2.36

Household Size by Marriage Status in Saratoga County

Out of a total of 98,409 households in Saratoga County, 62,923 (63.9%) are family households, while 35,486 (36.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 30,106, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 27,040.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Saratoga County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-27,040 (27.5%)
2-Person Households30,106 (30.6%)7,504 (7.6%)
3-Person Households13,967 (14.2%)764 (0.8%)
4-Person Households12,977 (13.2%)102 (0.1%)
5-Person Households4,183 (4.3%)76 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,222 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households468 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total62,923 (63.9%)35,486 (36.1%)

Female Fertility in Saratoga County

Fertility by Age in Saratoga County

Average fertility rate in Saratoga County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 66.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 64.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years8 (0.4%)1.0
20 to 34 years1,331 (64.6%)66.0
35 to 50 years722 (35.0%)29.0
Total2,061 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saratoga County

82.6% of women with births (2,061) in Saratoga County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 6.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Saratoga County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years1,028 (77.2%)303 (22.8%)
35 to 50 years675 (93.5%)47 (6.5%)
Total1,702 (82.6%)359 (17.4%)

Fertility by Education in Saratoga County

Average fertility rate in Saratoga County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 60.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree represent 30.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Saratoga County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School41 (2.0%)7.0
High School Diploma376 (18.2%)44.0
College or Associate's Degree405 (19.7%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree610 (29.6%)46.0
Graduate Degree629 (30.5%)60.0
Total2,061 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saratoga County

17.4% of women with births in Saratoga County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 97.8% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 46.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Saratoga County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School26 (63.4%)15 (36.6%)
High School Diploma200 (53.2%)176 (46.8%)
College or Associate's Degree292 (72.1%)113 (27.9%)
Bachelor's Degree569 (93.3%)41 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree615 (97.8%)14 (2.2%)
Total1,702 (82.6%)359 (17.4%)

Income in Saratoga County

Income Overview in Saratoga County

Per Capita Income in Saratoga County is $51,931, while median incomes of families and households are $121,420 and $97,038 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income236,328$51,931
Median Family Income62,923$121,420
Mean Family Income62,923$146,617
Median Household Income98,409$97,038
Mean Household Income98,409$122,874
Income Deficit62,923$10,532
Wage / Income Gap (%)236,32833.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)236,32866.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index236,3280.43

Earnings by Sex in Saratoga County

Average Earnings in Saratoga County are $53,552, $63,854 for men and $42,534 for women, a difference of 33.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Saratoga County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male71,770 (52.1%)$63,854
Female65,871 (47.9%)$42,534
Total137,641 (100.0%)$53,552

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saratoga County

The most common earnings brackets in Saratoga County are $100,000+ for men (20,473 | 28.5%) and $100,000+ for women (8,678 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Saratoga County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less2,840 (4.0%)3,639 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9991,662 (2.3%)2,947 (4.5%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,892 (2.6%)2,593 (3.9%)
$7,500 to $9,9991,567 (2.2%)1,578 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4991,598 (2.2%)1,566 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9991,097 (1.5%)1,525 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,4991,344 (1.9%)1,663 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9991,376 (1.9%)1,437 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499977 (1.4%)1,542 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9991,420 (2.0%)2,104 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9992,402 (3.4%)3,552 (5.4%)
$30,000 to $34,9992,519 (3.5%)3,135 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,993 (2.8%)3,251 (4.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9992,497 (3.5%)3,763 (5.7%)
$45,000 to $49,9993,028 (4.2%)2,814 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9992,507 (3.5%)2,597 (3.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9995,754 (8.0%)4,621 (7.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9994,971 (6.9%)4,789 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,853 (13.7%)8,077 (12.3%)
$100,000+20,473 (28.5%)8,678 (13.2%)
Total71,770 (100.0%)65,871 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saratoga County

Average earnings in Saratoga County are $73,025 for men and $50,197 for women, a difference of 31.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $112,262, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,262. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $74,730, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $29,531.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Saratoga County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,262$29,531
High School Diploma$52,872$35,818
College or Associate's Degree$61,369$42,101
Bachelor's Degree$96,318$57,280
Graduate Degree$112,262$74,730
Total$73,025$50,197

Family Income in Saratoga County

Family Income Brackets in Saratoga County

According to the Saratoga County family income data, there are 14,535 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 629 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Saratoga County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,0701.7%
$10,000 to $14,9996291.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,4472.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,8883.0%
$35,000 to $49,9993,9646.3%
$50,000 to $74,9997,48811.9%
$75,000 to $99,9998,43213.4%
$100,000 to $149,99914,53523.1%
$150,000 to $199,99911,20017.8%
$200,000+12,33319.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saratoga County

4-person families (12,464 | 19.8%) account for the highest median family income in Saratoga County with $162,577 per family, while 2-person families (32,114 | 51.0%) have the highest median income of $50,726 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Saratoga County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families32,114 (51.0%)$101,451
3-Person Families13,178 (20.9%)$131,161
4-Person Families12,464 (19.8%)$162,577
5-Person Families3,768 (6.0%)$138,956
6-Person Families1,110 (1.8%)$153,347
7+ Person Families289 (0.5%)$115,125
Total62,923 (100.0%)$121,420

Family Income by Number of Earners in Saratoga County

The median family income in Saratoga County is $121,420, with families comprising 3+ earners (8,172) having the highest median family income of $178,125, while families with no earners (9,538) have the lowest median family income of $68,205, accounting for 13.0% and 15.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Saratoga County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners9,538 (15.2%)$68,205
1 Earner16,928 (26.9%)$88,140
2 Earners28,285 (45.0%)$145,094
3+ Earners8,172 (13.0%)$178,125
Total62,923 (100.0%)$121,420

Household Income in Saratoga County

Household Income Brackets in Saratoga County

With 19,879 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Saratoga County, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 2,460 households (2.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Saratoga County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,4602.5%
$10,000 to $14,9992,4602.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994,9205.0%
$25,000 to $34,9995,2165.3%
$35,000 to $49,9998,4638.6%
$50,000 to $74,99913,87614.1%
$75,000 to $99,99913,28513.5%
$100,000 to $149,99919,87920.2%
$150,000 to $199,99913,38413.6%
$200,000+14,36814.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Saratoga County

The median household income in Saratoga County is $97,038, with the highest median household income of $116,944 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 38,845 households (39.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $50,833, with 2,732 households (2.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Saratoga County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,732 (2.8%)$50,833
25 to 44 Years28,260 (28.7%)$113,585
45 to 64 Years38,845 (39.5%)$116,944
65+ Years28,572 (29.0%)$68,325
Total98,409 (100.0%)$97,038

Poverty in Saratoga County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saratoga County

With 5.8% poverty level for males and 7.3% for females among the residents of Saratoga County, 15 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 229 males (16.1%) and 1,111 females (13.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years489 (8.7%)405 (7.5%)
5 Years7 (0.6%)36 (2.9%)
6 to 11 Years636 (8.1%)521 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years202 (4.8%)275 (7.9%)
15 Years229 (16.1%)126 (10.2%)
16 and 17 Years98 (3.5%)151 (5.1%)
18 to 24 Years886 (9.6%)1,111 (13.0%)
25 to 34 Years746 (5.1%)1,253 (9.3%)
35 to 44 Years612 (4.1%)657 (4.4%)
45 to 54 Years745 (4.5%)911 (5.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,035 (6.0%)1,334 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years627 (4.9%)762 (5.5%)
75 Years and over361 (4.8%)1,033 (10.4%)
Total6,673 (5.8%)8,575 (7.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saratoga County

According to the poverty statistics in Saratoga County, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 99.4% of males and 97.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5,117 (91.3%)4,960 (92.4%)
5 Years1,140 (99.4%)1,226 (97.2%)
6 to 11 Years7,247 (91.9%)7,218 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years3,973 (95.2%)3,212 (92.1%)
15 Years1,190 (83.9%)1,113 (89.8%)
16 and 17 Years2,722 (96.5%)2,832 (94.9%)
18 to 24 Years8,328 (90.4%)7,410 (87.0%)
25 to 34 Years13,735 (94.9%)12,275 (90.7%)
35 to 44 Years14,481 (96.0%)14,204 (95.6%)
45 to 54 Years15,801 (95.5%)15,364 (94.4%)
55 to 64 Years16,238 (94.0%)16,376 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years12,174 (95.1%)13,174 (94.5%)
75 Years and over7,090 (95.2%)8,927 (89.6%)
Total109,236 (94.2%)108,291 (92.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saratoga County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Saratoga County show that 2.0% or 1,028 of the total 50,421 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.5%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.0%, which includes 320 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Saratoga County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children30,261 (98.0%)610 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children15,977 (98.0%)320 (2.0%)
3 or 4 Children3,078 (97.3%)86 (2.7%)
5 or more Children77 (86.5%)12 (13.5%)
Total49,393 (98.0%)1,028 (2.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saratoga County

According to the poverty data in Saratoga County, 12.2% or 456 single-father households and 12.6% or 1,105 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (30.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (36.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Saratoga County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children48 (3.3%)278 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children326 (16.2%)669 (15.1%)
3 or 4 Children82 (30.9%)158 (36.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total456 (12.2%)1,105 (12.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saratoga County

The poverty data for Saratoga County shows that 1,028 of the married-couple family households (2.0%) and 1,561 of the single-parent households (12.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (13.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 240 household (34.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Saratoga County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children610 (2.0%)326 (6.2%)
1 or 2 Children320 (2.0%)995 (15.4%)
3 or 4 Children86 (2.7%)240 (34.5%)
5 or more Children12 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,028 (2.0%)1,561 (12.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Saratoga County

Employment by Class of Employer in Saratoga County

Among the 123,295 employed individuals in Saratoga County, private company employees (75,115 | 60.9%), not-for-profit organizations (14,144 | 11.5%), and local government employees (10,660 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Saratoga County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees75,11560.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,1993.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5,9154.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations14,14411.5%
Local Government Employees10,6608.6%
State Government Employees9,0407.3%
Federal Government Employees4,1033.3%
Unpaid Family Workers1190.1%
Total123,295100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Saratoga County

According to the labor force statistics for Saratoga County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (196,363), 66.5% or 130,581 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 4,570 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.5% or 12,373 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 9.6% or 1,087 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5,681 (48.8%)489 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Years11,319 (81.4%)1,087 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years12,373 (91.5%)445 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years12,961 (88.9%)376 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years26,716 (89.0%)641 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years28,833 (87.7%)605 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years14,179 (77.0%)354 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years10,279 (61.8%)432 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years6,726 (25.1%)202 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,456 (8.1%)12 (0.8%)
Total130,581 (66.5%)4,570 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saratoga County

According to labor force statistics for Saratoga County, 83.6% of individuals (105,372) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (126,043) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 2,845 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 52,543 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 177 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Saratoga County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School3,469 (55.0%)322 (5.1%)
High School Diploma21,226 (76.1%)1,311 (4.7%)
College / Associate Degree28,099 (84.3%)1,133 (3.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52,543 (89.8%)761 (1.3%)
Total105,372 (83.6%)3,403 (2.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Saratoga County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saratoga County are Community & Social Service (16,784 | 13.4%), Management (15,483 | 12.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (11,592 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (9,663 | 7.7%), and Business & Financial (9,252 | 7.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Saratoga County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Saratoga County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (84.0%), Computers & Mathematics (82.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (77.8%), Education, Arts & Media (77.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Saratoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9,212 (59.5%)6,271 (40.5%)
Business & Financial4,250 (45.9%)5,002 (54.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science9,250 (79.8%)2,342 (20.2%)
Computers & Mathematics3,661 (82.0%)803 (18.0%)
Architecture & Engineering4,718 (84.0%)898 (16.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science871 (57.6%)641 (42.4%)
Community & Social Service 4,645 (27.7%)12,139 (72.3%)
Education, Arts & Media607 (22.5%)2,094 (77.5%)
Legal Services & Support698 (48.3%)747 (51.7%)
Education Instruction & Library2,140 (22.2%)7,523 (77.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment1,200 (40.3%)1,775 (59.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2,052 (25.3%)6,073 (74.7%)
Health Technologists1,788 (27.2%)4,788 (72.8%)
Total (Category)29,409 (48.0%)31,827 (52.0%)
Total (Overall)65,170 (52.1%)59,789 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Saratoga County are Food Preparation & Serving (6,129 | 4.9%), Personal Care & Service (3,718 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (3,050 | 2.4%), Security & Protection (2,976 | 2.4%), and Healthcare Support (2,264 | 1.8%).
Services Occupations in Saratoga County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Saratoga County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (82.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (75.5%), and Security & Protection (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (81.6%), Personal Care & Service (76.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (49.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Saratoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support416 (18.4%)1,848 (81.6%)
Security & Protection2,226 (74.8%)750 (25.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention913 (66.0%)471 (34.0%)
Law Enforcement1,313 (82.5%)279 (17.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving3,127 (51.0%)3,002 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2,303 (75.5%)747 (24.5%)
Personal Care & Service865 (23.3%)2,853 (76.7%)
Total (Category)8,937 (49.3%)9,200 (50.7%)
Total (Overall)65,170 (52.1%)59,789 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Saratoga County are Office & Administration (13,754 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (12,097 | 9.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Saratoga County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Saratoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related6,445 (53.3%)5,652 (46.7%)
Office & Administration3,266 (23.7%)10,488 (76.2%)
Total (Category)9,711 (37.6%)16,140 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)65,170 (52.1%)59,789 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Saratoga County are Construction & Extraction (4,521 | 3.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3,297 | 2.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (437 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Saratoga County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Saratoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry337 (77.1%)100 (22.9%)
Construction & Extraction4,457 (98.6%)64 (1.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3,207 (97.3%)90 (2.7%)
Total (Category)8,001 (96.9%)254 (3.1%)
Total (Overall)65,170 (52.1%)59,789 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Saratoga County are Production (4,164 | 3.3%), Transportation (3,909 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (3,407 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Saratoga County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Saratoga County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,844 (68.3%)1,320 (31.7%)
Transportation3,590 (91.8%)319 (8.2%)
Material Moving2,678 (78.6%)729 (21.4%)
Total (Category)9,112 (79.4%)2,368 (20.6%)
Total (Overall)65,170 (52.1%)59,789 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Saratoga County

Employment Industries in Saratoga County

The major employment industries in Saratoga County include Health Care & Social Assistance (16,520 | 13.2%), Educational Services (14,612 | 11.7%), Manufacturing (12,888 | 10.3%), Retail Trade (12,547 | 10.0%), and Professional & Scientific (11,052 | 8.8%).
Employment Industries in Saratoga County

Employment Industries by Sex in Saratoga County

The Saratoga County industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.1%), Utilities (84.6%), and Wholesale Trade (81.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.7%), Educational Services (71.3%), and Finance & Insurance (54.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Saratoga County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting625 (75.5%)203 (24.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction98 (80.3%)24 (19.7%)
Construction6,504 (87.1%)965 (12.9%)
Manufacturing9,533 (74.0%)3,355 (26.0%)
Wholesale Trade2,511 (81.6%)565 (18.4%)
Retail Trade7,376 (58.8%)5,171 (41.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing3,214 (75.2%)1,060 (24.8%)
Utilities891 (84.6%)162 (15.4%)
Information1,274 (53.6%)1,101 (46.4%)
Finance & Insurance3,275 (45.3%)3,958 (54.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,094 (47.0%)1,231 (52.9%)
Professional & Scientific6,268 (56.7%)4,784 (43.3%)
Enterprise Management55 (50.5%)54 (49.5%)
Administrative & Support2,105 (66.3%)1,072 (33.7%)
Educational Services4,196 (28.7%)10,416 (71.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3,677 (22.3%)12,843 (77.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation1,344 (48.3%)1,440 (51.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services4,105 (50.2%)4,065 (49.8%)
Public Administration4,657 (52.8%)4,159 (47.2%)
Total65,170 (52.1%)59,789 (47.8%)

Education in Saratoga County

School Enrollment in Saratoga County

The most common levels of schooling among the 49,860 students in Saratoga County are high school (11,562 | 23.2%), middle school (10,286 | 20.6%), and elementary school (10,030 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Saratoga County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2,8595.7%
Kindergarten2,7795.6%
Elementary School10,03020.1%
Middle School10,28620.6%
High School11,56223.2%
College / Undergraduate9,85019.8%
Graduate / Professional2,4945.0%
Total49,860100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saratoga County

Out of a total of 49,860 students who are enrolled in schools in Saratoga County, 9,922 (19.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 39,938 (80.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,296 (54.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 11,890 (93.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Saratoga County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds1,089 (45.7%)1,296 (54.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old11,480 (89.9%)1,291 (10.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds11,890 (93.7%)805 (6.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds7,410 (90.4%)786 (9.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3,013 (63.4%)1,741 (36.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2,298 (48.2%)2,467 (51.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,265 (62.0%)776 (38.0%)
35 Years and over1,510 (67.0%)743 (33.0%)
Total39,938 (80.1%)9,922 (19.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saratoga County

Business (12,730 | 15.9%), education (10,360 | 12.9%), engineering (8,282 | 10.3%), science & technology (7,461 | 9.3%), and social sciences (7,325 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 80,306 individuals in Saratoga County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Saratoga County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,6984.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4,1575.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2,9873.7%
Psychology5,0066.2%
Social Sciences7,3259.1%
Engineering8,28210.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies3350.4%
Science & Technology7,4619.3%
Business12,73015.9%
Education10,36012.9%
Literature & Languages3,5394.4%
Liberal Arts & History3,5074.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2,9823.7%
Communications2,9773.7%
Arts & Humanities4,9606.2%
Total80,306100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Saratoga County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saratoga County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Saratoga County are males with 2 vehicles (31,172, accounting for 48.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (26,182, making up 53.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Saratoga County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1,558 (2.4%)1,158 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle9,857 (15.2%)11,944 (20.7%)
2 Vehicles31,172 (48.2%)26,182 (45.3%)
3 Vehicles14,451 (22.4%)12,455 (21.5%)
4 Vehicles5,167 (8.0%)4,429 (7.7%)
5 or more Vehicles2,431 (3.8%)1,656 (2.9%)
Total64,636 (100.0%)57,824 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Saratoga County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Saratoga County are 20 to 24 minutes (16,228 commuters, 15.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (15,393 commuters, 14.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (15,229 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Saratoga County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2,8322.6%
5 to 9 Minutes9,7459.1%
10 to 14 Minutes14,23913.3%
15 to 19 Minutes15,39314.4%
20 to 24 Minutes16,22815.2%
25 to 29 Minutes9,9029.2%
30 to 34 Minutes15,22914.2%
35 to 39 Minutes4,5524.3%
40 to 44 Minutes4,9044.6%
45 to 59 Minutes8,4887.9%
60 to 89 Minutes3,4943.3%
90 or more Minutes1,9951.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Saratoga County

The most common commute times in Saratoga County are 20 to 24 minutes (8,777 commuters, 15.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (7,807 commuters, 15.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Saratoga County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,389 (2.5%)1,443 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes4,719 (8.3%)5,026 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes7,038 (12.4%)7,201 (14.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes7,586 (13.4%)7,807 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes8,777 (15.5%)7,451 (14.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes5,643 (10.0%)4,259 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes7,921 (14.0%)7,308 (14.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes2,504 (4.4%)2,048 (4.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes3,018 (5.3%)1,886 (3.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes4,869 (8.6%)3,619 (7.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes2,102 (3.7%)1,392 (2.8%)
90 or more Minutes1,120 (2.0%)875 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saratoga County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Saratoga County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,972, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (8,316, 16.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Saratoga County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2,392 (4.2%)961 (1.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM2,719 (4.8%)449 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3,454 (6.1%)1,329 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM5,501 (9.7%)3,612 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7,524 (13.3%)5,920 (11.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM8,972 (15.8%)8,316 (16.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5,843 (10.3%)7,289 (14.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM5,502 (9.7%)6,780 (13.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3,143 (5.5%)4,615 (9.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,549 (4.5%)3,706 (7.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1,497 (2.6%)1,445 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM729 (1.3%)697 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM3,374 (5.9%)2,935 (5.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3,487 (6.1%)2,261 (4.5%)
Total56,686 (100.0%)50,315 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Saratoga County

Occupancy by Ownership in Saratoga County

Of the total 98,409 dwellings in Saratoga County, owner-occupied units account for 70,909 (72.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 27,500 (27.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Saratoga County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units70,90972.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units27,50027.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units98,409100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Saratoga County

Occupancy by Household Size in Saratoga County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27,04027.5%
2-Person Household37,61038.2%
3-Person Household14,73115.0%
4+ Person Household19,02819.3%
Total Housing Units98,409100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saratoga County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Saratoga County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household14,363 (53.1%)12,677 (46.9%)
2-Person Household28,580 (76.0%)9,030 (24.0%)
3-Person Household11,608 (78.8%)3,123 (21.2%)
4+ Person Household16,358 (86.0%)2,670 (14.0%)
Total Housing Units70,909 (72.1%)27,500 (27.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saratoga County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Saratoga County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,866 (61.8%)1,770 (38.2%)
High School Diploma14,194 (67.3%)6,901 (32.7%)
College/Associate Degree18,653 (68.7%)8,484 (31.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher35,196 (77.3%)10,345 (22.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saratoga County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Saratoga County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years15,66115.9%
35 to 44 Years15,33115.6%
45 to 54 Years18,50018.8%
55 to 64 Years20,34520.7%
65 to 74 Years16,75917.0%
75 to 84 Years8,3178.5%
85 Years and Over3,4963.5%
Total98,409100.0%

Housing Finances in Saratoga County

Median Income by Occupancy in Saratoga County

Median Income by Occupancy in Saratoga County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied70,909 (72.1%)$115,674
Renter-Occupied27,500 (27.9%)$60,523
Average98,409 (100.0%)$97,038

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saratoga County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Saratoga County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000670 (0.9%)720 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999536 (0.8%)546 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999976 (1.4%)1,476 (5.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999771 (1.1%)1,358 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9991,573 (2.2%)1,249 (4.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,131 (4.4%)2,119 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,549 (6.4%)3,929 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,830 (12.4%)5,021 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9998,938 (12.6%)4,349 (15.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99916,049 (22.6%)3,854 (14.0%)
$150,000 or more24,886 (35.1%)2,879 (10.5%)
Total70,909 (100.0%)27,500 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saratoga County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Saratoga County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,833 (2.6%)489 (1.8%)
$300 to $4994,588 (6.5%)710 (2.6%)
$500 to $79910,700 (15.1%)2,028 (7.4%)
$800 to $9995,576 (7.9%)3,179 (11.6%)
$1,000 to $1,49912,453 (17.6%)10,817 (39.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99913,064 (18.4%)5,585 (20.3%)
$2,000 to $2,4999,685 (13.7%)2,355 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9995,981 (8.4%)630 (2.3%)
$3,000 or more7,029 (9.9%)652 (2.4%)
Total70,909 (100.0%)27,500 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Saratoga County

Housing Structures in Saratoga County

Housing Structures in Saratoga County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached61,89862.9%
Single Unit, Attached5,4125.5%
2 Unit Apartments5,5365.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6,5636.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4,3024.4%
10 or more Apartments8,4978.6%
Mobile Home / Other6,2016.3%
Total98,409100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saratoga County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Saratoga County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached58,697 (94.8%)3,201 (5.2%)
Single Unit, Attached4,392 (81.1%)1,020 (18.9%)
2 Unit Apartments1,651 (29.8%)3,885 (70.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments517 (7.9%)6,046 (92.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments213 (5.0%)4,089 (95.1%)
10 or more Apartments486 (5.7%)8,011 (94.3%)
Mobile Home / Other4,953 (79.9%)1,248 (20.1%)
Total70,909 (72.1%)27,500 (27.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saratoga County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Saratoga County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room95 (0.1%)933 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,154 (1.6%)7,615 (27.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms15,796 (22.3%)13,548 (49.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms25,204 (35.5%)3,898 (14.2%)
8 or more Rooms28,660 (40.4%)1,506 (5.5%)
Total70,909 (100.0%)27,500 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saratoga County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Saratoga County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas43,026 (60.7%)14,155 (51.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8,730 (12.3%)2,072 (7.5%)
Electricity4,597 (6.5%)8,910 (32.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene11,142 (15.7%)1,748 (6.4%)
Coal or Coke331 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels3,011 (4.3%)340 (1.2%)
No Fuel Used72 (0.1%)275 (1.0%)
Total70,909 (100.0%)27,500 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Saratoga County

Household Vehicle Usage in Saratoga County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,623 (2.3%)3,062 (11.1%)
1 Vehicle17,468 (24.6%)14,856 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles34,352 (48.4%)7,852 (28.5%)
3 or more Vehicles17,466 (24.6%)1,730 (6.3%)
Total70,909 (100.0%)27,500 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Saratoga County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Saratoga County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units25,57445,335
Median Property Value$276,600$322,900
Median Household Income$80,420$19,245
Monthly Housing Costs$709$6,926
Real Estate Taxes$4,125$1,976

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saratoga County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Saratoga County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,725 (10.7%)906 (2.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,453 (5.7%)1,057 (2.3%)
$100,000 to $299,99910,184 (39.8%)18,191 (40.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9997,696 (30.1%)18,029 (39.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,240 (8.8%)5,035 (11.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999778 (3.0%)1,201 (2.6%)
$1,000,000 or more498 (1.9%)916 (2.0%)
Total25,574 (100.0%)45,335 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saratoga County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Saratoga County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000812 (3.2%)1,357 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,270 (8.9%)394 (0.9%)
$25,000 to $34,9992,160 (8.5%)1,050 (2.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,392 (9.3%)971 (2.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,244 (16.6%)2,157 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,413 (13.4%)4,586 (10.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,642 (18.1%)5,525 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more5,641 (22.1%)11,407 (25.2%)
Total25,574 (100.0%)45,335 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saratoga County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Saratoga County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x8,350 (32.7%)133,215 (293.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x4,673 (18.3%)16,183 (35.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x3,014 (11.8%)13,055 (28.8%)
4.0x or more9,366 (36.6%)7,045 (15.5%)
Total25,574 (100.0%)45,335 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saratoga County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Saratoga County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8001,750 (6.8%)39 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,4992,661 (10.4%)941 (2.1%)
$800 to $1,49918,031 (70.5%)2,720 (6.0%)
Total25,574 (100.0%)45,335 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Saratoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saratoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13,305 (98.8%)164 (1.2%)
6 to 18 Years34,796 (98.6%)481 (1.4%)
19 to 25 Years17,833 (94.7%)998 (5.3%)
26 to 34 Years23,650 (93.7%)1,587 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years28,084 (94.5%)1,639 (5.5%)
45 to 54 Years31,812 (97.2%)914 (2.8%)
55 to 64 Years34,261 (97.9%)722 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years26,724 (100.0%)13 (0.1%)
75 Years and older17,411 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total227,876 (97.2%)6,518 (2.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saratoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Saratoga County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13,305 (98.8%)164 (1.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen34,796 (98.6%)481 (1.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen17,833 (94.7%)998 (5.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saratoga County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Saratoga County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00014,115 (95.9%)606 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99922,384 (94.0%)1,425 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926,601 (94.6%)1,527 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99928,612 (96.2%)1,123 (3.8%)
$100,000 and over133,372 (98.7%)1,805 (1.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saratoga County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 63,597 (26.7%)10,374 (77.0%)
6 to 18 Years7,967 (22.6%)28,522 (80.8%)
19 to 25 Years2,922 (15.5%)15,595 (82.8%)
25 to 34 Years4,838 (19.2%)19,740 (78.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,926 (13.2%)25,030 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,147 (12.7%)28,405 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years7,004 (20.0%)29,113 (83.2%)
65 to 74 Years25,380 (94.9%)19,702 (73.7%)
75 Years and over17,278 (99.2%)13,367 (76.8%)
Total77,059 (32.9%)189,848 (81.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saratoga County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Saratoga County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (0.6%)40 (0.7%)
5 to 17 Years1,646 (9.3%)713 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years1,528 (6.4%)1,503 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,277 (8.8%)4,344 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,643 (20.6%)2,213 (15.9%)
75 Years and over3,189 (42.8%)4,296 (43.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Saratoga County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Saratoga County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years25 (0.4%)33 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years97 (0.5%)139 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years238 (1.0%)245 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,214 (2.5%)681 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,338 (10.4%)582 (4.2%)
75 Years and over1,977 (26.5%)2,052 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Saratoga County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.2%)7 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years145 (0.8%)119 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years167 (0.7%)182 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years616 (1.3%)1,056 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years557 (4.3%)521 (3.7%)
75 Years and over690 (9.3%)1,028 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Saratoga County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,480 (8.4%)469 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years1,080 (4.5%)963 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,534 (3.2%)1,437 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years539 (4.2%)437 (3.1%)
75 Years and over701 (9.4%)801 (8.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Saratoga County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years190 (1.1%)69 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years128 (0.5%)278 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,920 (4.0%)2,337 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,297 (10.1%)1,342 (9.6%)
75 Years and over1,382 (18.5%)2,611 (26.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Saratoga County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years250 (1.4%)229 (1.3%)
18 to 34 Years199 (0.8%)176 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years594 (1.2%)728 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years330 (2.6%)316 (2.3%)
75 Years and over592 (8.0%)765 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Saratoga County

Computing Device Access in Saratoga County

Computing Device Access in Saratoga County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop82,37283.7%
Smartphone86,33487.7%
Tablet64,80865.9%
No Computing Device5,2635.3%
Total98,409100.0%

Internet Access in Saratoga County

Internet Access in Saratoga County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3010.3%
Broadband Home80,74882.1%
Cellular Data Only7,5637.7%
Satellite Internet2,9753.0%
No Internet8,2808.4%
Total98,409100.0%

Saratoga County Summary

Saratoga County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 219,607. The county seat is Ballston Spa. Saratoga County is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Saratoga County was created in 1791 from Albany County. It was named after the famous Battle of Saratoga in the American Revolutionary War. The county was much larger than it is today. In 1826, Saratoga County was reduced in size by the creation of Rensselaer and Washington counties.

Geography

Saratoga County is located in the east-central part of New York State, north of Albany, northwest of Troy, and east of Utica. It is bordered by Washington County to the west, Rensselaer County to the south, and Schenectady County to the east. The northern part of the county is in the Adirondack Park. The southern part of the county is mostly rural, with small towns and villages scattered throughout.
The highest point in the county is Crane Mountain, at an elevation of 2,843 feet (867 m). The lowest point is the Hudson River, at an elevation of 20 feet (6 m).
The county has a total area of 1,947 square miles (5,040 km2), of which 1,835 square miles (4,760 km2) is land and 112 square miles (290 km2) is water.

Economy

Saratoga County is home to a diverse economy. The county is home to several large employers, including GlobalFoundries, the world's second-largest semiconductor manufacturer, and the Saratoga Race Course, the oldest continuously operating horse racing track in the United States.
The county is also home to a number of smaller businesses, including technology companies, manufacturing companies, and agricultural businesses. The county is also home to a number of wineries, breweries, and distilleries.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 219,607 people, 81,845 households, and 57,845 families residing in the county. The population density was 119.7 people per square mile (46.2/km2). There were 87,737 housing units at an average density of 47.9 per square mile (18.5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 94.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $60,872, and the median income for a family was $71,919. Males had a median income of $50,819 versus $37,817 for females. The per capita income for the county was $29,811. About 4.2% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Saratoga County?
Total Population of Saratoga County is 236,328.
What is the Total Male Population of Saratoga County?
Total Male Population of Saratoga County is 117,525.
What is the Total Female Population of Saratoga County?
Total Female Population of Saratoga County is 118,803.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Saratoga County?
There are 98.92 Males per 100 Females in Saratoga County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Saratoga County?
There are 101.09 Females per 100 Males in Saratoga County.
What is the Median Population Age in Saratoga County?
Median Population Age in Saratoga County is 43.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Saratoga County
Average Family Size in Saratoga County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Saratoga County
Average Household Size in Saratoga County is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Saratoga County?
Per Capita income in Saratoga County is $51,931.
What is the Median Family Income in Saratoga County?
Median Family Income in Saratoga County is $121,420.
What is the Median Household income in Saratoga County?
Median Household Income in Saratoga County is $97,038.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Saratoga County?
Income or Wage Gap in Saratoga County is 33.4%.
Women in Saratoga County earn 66.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Saratoga County?
Family Income Deficit in Saratoga County is $10,532.
Families that are below poverty line in Saratoga County earn $10,532 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Saratoga County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Saratoga County is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Saratoga County?
There are 130,581 People in the Labor Forcein in Saratoga County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Saratoga County?
66.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Saratoga County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Saratoga County?
Unemployment Rate in Saratoga County is 3.5%.