Watervliet, NY Map & Demographics
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Watervliet Overview
$31,619
PER CAPITA INCOME
$59,649
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,092
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
13.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
86.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,325
TOTAL POPULATION
4,972
MALE POPULATION
5,353
FEMALE POPULATION
92.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
5,445
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
64.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Watervliet Zip Codes
Watervliet Area Codes
Income in Watervliet
Income Overview in Watervliet
Per Capita Income in Watervliet is $31,619, while median incomes of families and households are $59,649 and $51,092 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 10,325 | $31,619 |
| Median Family Income | 2,485 | $59,649 |
| Mean Family Income | 2,485 | $76,193 |
| Median Household Income | 5,246 | $51,092 |
| Mean Household Income | 5,246 | $63,269 |
| Income Deficit | 2,485 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 10,325 | 13.41% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 10,325 | 86.59¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 10,325 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Watervliet
Average Earnings in Watervliet are $40,874, $42,978 for men and $37,216 for women, a difference of 13.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,090 (54.2%) | $42,978 |
| Female | 2,615 (45.8%) | $37,216 |
| Total | 5,705 (100.0%) | $40,874 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Watervliet
The most common earnings brackets in Watervliet are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (357 | 11.6%) and $2,499 or less for women (271 | 10.4%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 130 (4.2%) | 271 (10.4%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 49 (1.6%) | 114 (4.4%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 118 (3.8%) | 50 (1.9%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 165 (5.3%) | 56 (2.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 64 (2.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 12 (0.4%) | 42 (1.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 178 (5.8%) | 64 (2.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 57 (1.8%) | 93 (3.6%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 43 (1.4%) | 77 (2.9%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 122 (4.0%) | 104 (4.0%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 170 (5.5%) | 165 (6.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 152 (4.9%) | 188 (7.2%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 155 (5.0%) | 103 (3.9%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 287 (9.3%) | 234 (8.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 128 (4.1%) | 226 (8.6%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 357 (11.6%) | 118 (4.5%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 303 (9.8%) | 123 (4.7%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 196 (6.3%) | 169 (6.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 295 (9.6%) | 269 (10.3%) |
| $100,000+ | 173 (5.6%) | 85 (3.3%) |
| Total | 3,090 (100.0%) | 2,615 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Watervliet
Average earnings in Watervliet are $50,491 for men and $40,807 for women, a difference of 19.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $99,375, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,750. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,852, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $34,263.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $33,750 | $0 |
| High School Diploma | $44,205 | $38,125 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $52,953 | $34,263 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,564 | $57,245 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,375 | $76,852 |
| Total | $50,491 | $40,807 |
Family Income in Watervliet
Family Income Brackets in Watervliet
According to the Watervliet family income data, there are 415 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 16.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 231 | 9.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 25 | 1.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 181 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 393 | 15.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 263 | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 415 | 16.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 311 | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 410 | 16.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 147 | 5.9% |
| $200,000+ | 112 | 4.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Watervliet
4-person families (321 | 12.9%) account for the highest median family income in Watervliet with $109,276 per family, while 4-person families (321 | 12.9%) have the highest median income of $27,319 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 1,331 (53.6%) | $54,281 |
| 3-Person Families | 622 (25.0%) | $71,875 |
| 4-Person Families | 321 (12.9%) | $109,276 |
| 5-Person Families | 187 (7.5%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 24 (1.0%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 2,485 (100.0%) | $59,649 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Watervliet
The median family income in Watervliet is $59,649, with families comprising 3+ earners (263) having the highest median family income of $130,813, while families with no earners (473) have the lowest median family income of $32,569, accounting for 10.6% and 19.0% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 473 (19.0%) | $32,569 |
| 1 Earner | 980 (39.4%) | $43,292 |
| 2 Earners | 769 (30.9%) | $109,965 |
| 3+ Earners | 263 (10.6%) | $130,813 |
| Total | 2,485 (100.0%) | $59,649 |
Household Income in Watervliet
Household Income Brackets in Watervliet
With 1,217 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Watervliet, accounting for 23.2% of all households. In contrast, only 126 households (2.4%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 671 | 12.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 157 | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 467 | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 598 | 11.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 692 | 13.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,217 | 23.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 598 | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 514 | 9.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 126 | 2.4% |
| $200,000+ | 205 | 3.9% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Watervliet
The median household income in Watervliet is $51,092, with the highest median household income of $57,526 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,577 households (30.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,841, with 1,284 households (24.5%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 392 (7.5%) | $38,846 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,993 (38.0%) | $53,704 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,577 (30.1%) | $57,526 |
| 65+ Years | 1,284 (24.5%) | $38,841 |
| Total | 5,246 (100.0%) | $51,092 |
Poverty in Watervliet
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Watervliet
With 13.5% poverty level for males and 26.5% for females among the residents of Watervliet, 15 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38 males (100.0%) and 256 females (65.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 126 (42.4%) | 256 (65.8%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 43 (18.9%) | 208 (54.3%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 113 (55.4%) |
| 15 Years | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 18 (69.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 98 (15.8%) | 12 (2.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 99 (10.6%) | 209 (35.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 35 (6.7%) | 254 (32.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 49 (11.7%) | 24 (3.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 98 (11.6%) | 132 (19.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 8 (1.4%) | 199 (33.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 58 (21.2%) | 10 (3.2%) |
| Total | 670 (13.5%) | 1,417 (26.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Watervliet
According to the poverty statistics in Watervliet, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 171 (57.6%) | 133 (34.2%) |
| 5 Years | 91 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 184 (81.1%) | 175 (45.7%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 131 (100.0%) | 91 (44.6%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 75 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 8 (30.8%) | 93 (100.0%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 522 (84.2%) | 524 (97.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 831 (89.3%) | 382 (64.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 484 (93.3%) | 519 (67.1%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 369 (88.3%) | 608 (96.2%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 747 (88.4%) | 557 (80.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 547 (98.6%) | 392 (66.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 215 (78.7%) | 301 (96.8%) |
| Total | 4,300 (86.5%) | 3,936 (73.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Watervliet
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Watervliet show that 3.8% or 48 of the total 1,250 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 61.3%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.7%, which includes 15 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 878 (98.3%) | 15 (1.7%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 312 (95.7%) | 14 (4.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 12 (38.7%) | 19 (61.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,202 (96.2%) | 48 (3.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Watervliet
According to the poverty data in Watervliet, 4.4% or 11 single-father households and 29.9% or 294 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 11 households (10.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 households (40.6%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (10.4%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 11 (10.2%) | 184 (33.6%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (40.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 11 (4.4%) | 294 (29.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Watervliet
The poverty data for Watervliet shows that 48 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 305 of the single-parent households (24.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (61.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 87 household (40.6%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 15 (1.7%) | 23 (6.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 14 (4.3%) | 195 (29.8%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 19 (61.3%) | 87 (40.6%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 48 (3.8%) | 305 (24.7%) |
Race in Watervliet
The most populous races in Watervliet are White / Caucasian (7,447 | 72.1%), Black / African American (1,209 | 11.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (1,021 | 9.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 485 | 4.7% |
| Black / African American | 1,209 | 11.7% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,021 | 9.9% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 7,447 | 72.1% |
| Two or more Races | 673 | 6.5% |
| Some other Race | 511 | 5.0% |
| Total | 10,325 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Watervliet
The most populous ancestries reported in Watervliet are Irish (2,323 | 22.5%), German (1,654 | 16.0%), Italian (1,528 | 14.8%), English (781 | 7.6%), and American (749 | 7.2%), together accounting for 68.1% of all Watervliet residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| Afghan | 147 | 1.4% |
| African | 45 | 0.4% |
| American | 749 | 7.2% |
| Arab | 53 | 0.5% |
| Armenian | 58 | 0.6% |
| Austrian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Blackfeet | 9 | 0.1% |
| Burmese | 53 | 0.5% |
| Canadian | 45 | 0.4% |
| Carpatho Rusyn | 31 | 0.3% |
| Celtic | 35 | 0.3% |
| Central American | 45 | 0.4% |
| Costa Rican | 44 | 0.4% |
| Cuban | 97 | 0.9% |
| Czechoslovakian | 29 | 0.3% |
| Danish | 26 | 0.3% |
| Dominican | 68 | 0.7% |
| Dutch | 302 | 2.9% |
| Egyptian | 27 | 0.3% |
| English | 781 | 7.6% |
| European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Finnish | 21 | 0.2% |
| French | 460 | 4.5% |
| French Canadian | 232 | 2.2% |
| German | 1,654 | 16.0% |
| Ghanaian | 59 | 0.6% |
| Greek | 8 | 0.1% |
| Haitian | 58 | 0.6% |
| Honduran | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian | 21 | 0.2% |
| Icelander | 5 | 0.1% |
| Indian (Asian) | 42 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 2,323 | 22.5% |
| Italian | 1,528 | 14.8% |
| Korean | 14 | 0.1% |
| Mexican | 538 | 5.2% |
| Navajo | 28 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 378 | 3.7% |
| Portuguese | 25 | 0.2% |
| Pueblo | 28 | 0.3% |
| Puerto Rican | 244 | 2.4% |
| Russian | 253 | 2.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 60 | 0.6% |
| Scottish | 101 | 1.0% |
| Slovak | 28 | 0.3% |
| Spanish | 29 | 0.3% |
| Sri Lankan | 7 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 104 | 1.0% |
| Swedish | 46 | 0.4% |
| Swiss | 13 | 0.1% |
| Thai | 18 | 0.2% |
| Ukrainian | 171 | 1.7% |
| Welsh | 7 | 0.1% | View All 54 Rows |
Immigrants in Watervliet
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Watervliet came from Asia (440 | 4.3%), South Central Asia (335 | 3.2%), Latin America (225 | 2.2%), Pakistan (216 | 2.1%), and Caribbean (169 | 1.6%), together accounting for 13.4% of all Watervliet residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Afghanistan | 119 | 1.1% |
| Africa | 131 | 1.3% |
| Asia | 440 | 4.3% |
| Brazil | 26 | 0.3% |
| Cameroon | 16 | 0.2% |
| Canada | 20 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 169 | 1.6% |
| Central America | 30 | 0.3% |
| China | 21 | 0.2% |
| Costa Rica | 29 | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | 75 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 74 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Europe | 42 | 0.4% |
| Egypt | 27 | 0.3% |
| Europe | 54 | 0.5% |
| Ghana | 59 | 0.6% |
| Haiti | 54 | 0.5% |
| Honduras | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hong Kong | 12 | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 12 | 0.1% |
| Jamaica | 40 | 0.4% |
| Korea | 53 | 0.5% |
| Latin America | 225 | 2.2% |
| Middle Africa | 16 | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | 29 | 0.3% |
| Northern Africa | 27 | 0.3% |
| Northern Europe | 12 | 0.1% |
| Pakistan | 216 | 2.1% |
| Philippines | 15 | 0.2% |
| Poland | 42 | 0.4% |
| South America | 26 | 0.3% |
| South Central Asia | 335 | 3.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 31 | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | 7 | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | 16 | 0.2% |
| Western Africa | 88 | 0.9% | View All 36 Rows |
Sex and Age in Watervliet
Sex and Age in Watervliet
The most populous age groups in Watervliet are 30 to 34 Years (589 | 11.8%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (425 | 7.9%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 297 (6.0%) | 389 (7.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 240 (4.8%) | 274 (5.1%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 210 (4.2%) | 399 (7.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 160 (3.2%) | 312 (5.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 525 (10.6%) | 392 (7.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 341 (6.9%) | 362 (6.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 589 (11.8%) | 229 (4.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 348 (7.0%) | 418 (7.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 171 (3.4%) | 355 (6.6%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 269 (5.4%) | 237 (4.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 149 (3.0%) | 395 (7.4%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 376 (7.6%) | 425 (7.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 469 (9.4%) | 264 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 293 (5.9%) | 415 (7.7%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 262 (5.3%) | 176 (3.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 85 (1.7%) | 85 (1.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 50 (1.0%) | 151 (2.8%) |
| 85 Years and over | 138 (2.8%) | 75 (1.4%) |
| Total | 4,972 (100.0%) | 5,353 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Watervliet
Median Family Size in Watervliet
The median family size in Watervliet is 2.73 persons per family, with single female/mother families (983 | 39.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.79 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (252 | 10.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,250 (50.3%) | 2.78 |
| Single Male/Father | 252 (10.1%) | 2.23 |
| Single Female/Mother | 983 (39.6%) | 2.79 |
| Total Families | 2,485 (100.0%) | 2.73 |
Median Household Size in Watervliet
The median household size in Watervliet is 1.96 persons per household, with single female/mother households (983 | 18.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.92 persons per household. non-family households (2,761 | 52.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,250 (23.8%) | 2.80 |
| Single Male/Father | 252 (4.8%) | 2.53 |
| Single Female/Mother | 983 (18.7%) | 2.92 |
| Non-family | 2,761 (52.6%) | 1.19 |
| Total Households | 5,246 (100.0%) | 1.96 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Watervliet
Out of a total of 5,246 households in Watervliet, 2,485 (47.4%) are family households, while 2,761 (52.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,160, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,390.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,390 (45.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 1,160 (22.1%) | 336 (6.4%) |
| 3-Person Households | 728 (13.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 346 (6.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 227 (4.3%) | 35 (0.7%) |
| 6-Person Households | 24 (0.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 2,485 (47.4%) | 2,761 (52.6%) |
Female Fertility in Watervliet
Fertility by Age in Watervliet
Average fertility rate in Watervliet is 64.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 79.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 57.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 65 (42.8%) | 66.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 87 (57.2%) | 79.0 |
| Total | 152 (100.0%) | 64.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Watervliet
10.5% of women with births (152) in Watervliet are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 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 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.4% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 16 (24.6%) | 49 (75.4%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (100.0%) |
| Total | 16 (10.5%) | 136 (89.5%) |
Fertility by Education in Watervliet
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 34 (22.4%) | 42.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 102 (67.1%) | 126.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (10.5%) | 115.0 |
| Total | 152 (100.0%) | 64.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Watervliet
89.5% of women with births in Watervliet are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 16 (10.5%) | 136 (89.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in Watervliet
Employment by Class of Employer in Watervliet
Among the 5,028 employed individuals in Watervliet, private company employees (2,921 | 58.1%), not-for-profit organizations (657 | 13.1%), and state government employees (645 | 12.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,921 | 58.1% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 74 | 1.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 238 | 4.7% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 657 | 13.1% |
| Local Government Employees | 391 | 7.8% |
| State Government Employees | 645 | 12.8% |
| Federal Government Employees | 102 | 2.0% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 5,028 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Watervliet
According to the labor force statistics for Watervliet, out of the total population over 16 years of age (8,403), 64.8% or 5,445 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 256 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.7% or 775 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.4% or 71 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 226 (63.0%) | 71 (31.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 786 (85.7%) | 75 (9.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 565 (80.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 775 (94.7%) | 47 (6.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,102 (85.3%) | 21 (1.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 749 (71.3%) | 28 (3.7%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 502 (62.7%) | 14 (2.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 431 (58.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 289 (25.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 23 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,445 (64.8%) | 256 (4.7%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Watervliet
According to labor force statistics for Watervliet, 76.4% of individuals (4,123) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,397) are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 111 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 86.9% or 972 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.1% or 40 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 247 (59.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,040 (66.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 1,867 (81.2%) | 87 (3.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 972 (86.9%) | 46 (4.1%) |
| Total | 4,123 (76.4%) | 146 (2.7%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Watervliet
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Watervliet are Community & Social Service (438 | 8.5%), Business & Financial (380 | 7.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (306 | 5.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (305 | 5.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (199 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Watervliet, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (95.9%), and Computers & Mathematics (68.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (85.9%), and Management (69.7%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 44 (30.3%) | 101 (69.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 219 (57.6%) | 161 (42.4%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 198 (64.9%) | 107 (35.1%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 125 (68.7%) | 57 (31.3%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 47 (95.9%) | 2 (4.1%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 26 (35.1%) | 48 (64.9%) |
| Community & Social Service | 168 (38.4%) | 270 (61.6%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 72 (50.0%) | 72 (50.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 28 (14.1%) | 171 (85.9%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 58 (68.2%) | 27 (31.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 128 (41.8%) | 178 (58.2%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 757 (48.1%) | 817 (51.9%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,907 (56.2%) | 2,267 (43.8%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Watervliet are Security & Protection (204 | 3.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (203 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (180 | 3.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (180 | 3.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (174 | 3.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Watervliet, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (62.1%), Personal Care & Service (51.3%), and Healthcare Support (45.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 99 (55.0%) | 81 (45.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 204 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 180 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 77 (37.9%) | 126 (62.1%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 141 (81.0%) | 33 (19.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 56 (48.7%) | 59 (51.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 577 (65.9%) | 299 (34.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,907 (56.2%) | 2,267 (43.8%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Watervliet are Office & Administration (974 | 18.8%), and Sales & Related (460 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 113 (24.6%) | 347 (75.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 264 (27.1%) | 710 (72.9%) |
| Total (Category) | 377 (26.3%) | 1,057 (73.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,907 (56.2%) | 2,267 (43.8%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Watervliet are Construction & Extraction (281 | 5.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (121 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 281 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 107 (88.4%) | 14 (11.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 388 (96.5%) | 14 (3.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,907 (56.2%) | 2,267 (43.8%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Watervliet are Production (458 | 8.8%), Material Moving (257 | 5.0%), and Transportation (173 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 443 (96.7%) | 15 (3.3%) |
| Transportation | 173 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Material Moving | 192 (74.7%) | 65 (25.3%) |
| Total (Category) | 808 (91.0%) | 80 (9.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 2,907 (56.2%) | 2,267 (43.8%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Watervliet
Employment Industries in Watervliet
The major employment industries in Watervliet include Manufacturing (733 | 14.2%), Public Administration (693 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (639 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (477 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (421 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Watervliet
The Watervliet industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Manufacturing (94.4%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (75.5%), and Finance & Insurance (72.9%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 339 (84.8%) | 61 (15.2%) |
| Manufacturing | 692 (94.4%) | 41 (5.6%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 38 (31.4%) | 83 (68.6%) |
| Retail Trade | 317 (66.5%) | 160 (33.5%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 158 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Utilities | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 56 (66.7%) | 28 (33.3%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 99 (27.1%) | 266 (72.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 24 (72.7%) | 9 (27.3%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 93 (37.7%) | 154 (62.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 219 (91.2%) | 21 (8.7%) |
| Educational Services | 148 (35.1%) | 273 (64.8%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 141 (22.1%) | 498 (77.9%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 60 (60.6%) | 39 (39.4%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 46 (24.5%) | 142 (75.5%) |
| Public Administration | 351 (50.6%) | 342 (49.3%) |
| Total | 2,907 (56.2%) | 2,267 (43.8%) |
Education in Watervliet
School Enrollment in Watervliet
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,400 students in Watervliet are college / undergraduate (704 | 29.3%), middle school (453 | 18.9%), and high school (422 | 17.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 246 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 216 | 9.0% |
| Elementary School | 307 | 12.8% |
| Middle School | 453 | 18.9% |
| High School | 422 | 17.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 704 | 29.3% |
| Graduate / Professional | 52 | 2.2% |
| Total | 2,400 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Watervliet
Out of a total of 2,400 students who are enrolled in schools in Watervliet, 326 (13.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,074 (86.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 149 (29.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 232 (99.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 215 (93.5%) | 15 (6.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 365 (71.0%) | 149 (29.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 530 (91.4%) | 50 (8.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 232 (99.6%) | 1 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 121 (79.6%) | 31 (20.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 237 (90.5%) | 25 (9.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 246 (85.7%) | 41 (14.3%) |
| 35 Years and over | 127 (89.4%) | 15 (10.6%) |
| Total | 2,074 (86.4%) | 326 (13.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Watervliet
Business (223 | 14.7%), social sciences (210 | 13.9%), arts & humanities (186 | 12.3%), communications (172 | 11.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (140 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,515 individuals in Watervliet who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 38 | 2.5% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 140 | 9.2% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 16 | 1.1% |
| Psychology | 125 | 8.3% |
| Social Sciences | 210 | 13.9% |
| Engineering | 46 | 3.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 70 | 4.6% |
| Business | 223 | 14.7% |
| Education | 86 | 5.7% |
| Literature & Languages | 107 | 7.1% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 65 | 4.3% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 31 | 2.1% |
| Communications | 172 | 11.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 186 | 12.3% |
| Total | 1,515 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Watervliet
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Watervliet
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Watervliet are males with 2 vehicles (973, accounting for 34.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (836, making up 44.5%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 218 (7.7%) | 68 (3.1%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 908 (32.0%) | 1,014 (46.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 973 (34.3%) | 836 (38.2%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 505 (17.8%) | 192 (8.8%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 171 (6.0%) | 51 (2.3%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 64 (2.2%) | 28 (1.3%) |
| Total | 2,839 (100.0%) | 2,189 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Watervliet
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Watervliet are 15 to 19 minutes (1,044 commuters, 22.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (820 commuters, 17.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (674 commuters, 14.3%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 258 | 5.5% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 547 | 11.6% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 820 | 17.4% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 1,044 | 22.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 674 | 14.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 402 | 8.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 468 | 9.9% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 103 | 2.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 84 | 1.8% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 93 | 2.0% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 114 | 2.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 102 | 2.2% |
Commute Time by Sex in Watervliet
The most common commute times in Watervliet are 15 to 19 minutes (566 commuters, 20.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (478 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 138 (5.1%) | 120 (6.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 444 (16.3%) | 103 (5.2%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 416 (15.3%) | 404 (20.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 566 (20.8%) | 478 (24.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 349 (12.9%) | 325 (16.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 148 (5.4%) | 254 (12.8%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 211 (7.8%) | 257 (12.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 84 (3.1%) | 19 (0.9%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 84 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 75 (2.8%) | 18 (0.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 114 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 88 (3.2%) | 14 (0.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Watervliet
The most frequent times of departure to work in Watervliet are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (459, 16.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (528, 26.5%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 64 (2.4%) | 14 (0.7%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 71 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 54 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 395 (14.5%) | 16 (0.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 347 (12.8%) | 227 (11.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 357 (13.1%) | 225 (11.3%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 326 (12.0%) | 528 (26.5%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 459 (16.9%) | 311 (15.6%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 62 (2.3%) | 127 (6.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 105 (3.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (2.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 80 (2.9%) | 66 (3.3%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 295 (10.9%) | 313 (15.7%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 102 (3.7%) | 118 (5.9%) |
| Total | 2,717 (100.0%) | 1,992 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Watervliet
Occupancy by Ownership in Watervliet
Of the total 5,246 dwellings in Watervliet, owner-occupied units account for 1,651 (31.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,595 (68.5%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,651 | 31.5% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 3,595 | 68.5% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 5,246 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Watervliet
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,390 | 45.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 1,496 | 28.5% |
| 3-Person Household | 728 | 13.9% |
| 4+ Person Household | 632 | 12.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,246 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Watervliet
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 493 (20.6%) | 1,897 (79.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 597 (39.9%) | 899 (60.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 270 (37.1%) | 458 (62.9%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 291 (46.0%) | 341 (54.0%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,651 (31.5%) | 3,595 (68.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Watervliet
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 100 (24.6%) | 307 (75.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 433 (29.6%) | 1,028 (70.4%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 547 (23.9%) | 1,739 (76.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 571 (52.3%) | 521 (47.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Watervliet
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 1,454 | 27.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 931 | 17.7% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 695 | 13.3% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 882 | 16.8% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 879 | 16.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 296 | 5.6% |
| 85 Years and Over | 109 | 2.1% |
| Total | 5,246 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Watervliet
Median Income by Occupancy in Watervliet
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,651 (31.5%) | $79,479 |
| Renter-Occupied | 3,595 (68.5%) | $38,694 |
| Average | 5,246 (100.0%) | $51,092 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Watervliet
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 41 (2.5%) | 419 (11.7%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 35 (2.1%) | 175 (4.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 25 (1.5%) | 135 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 13 (0.8%) | 236 (6.6%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 9 (0.5%) | 209 (5.8%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 149 (9.0%) | 448 (12.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 87 (5.3%) | 604 (16.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 414 (25.1%) | 805 (22.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 156 (9.5%) | 440 (12.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 443 (26.8%) | 73 (2.0%) |
| $150,000 or more | 279 (16.9%) | 51 (1.4%) |
| Total | 1,651 (100.0%) | 3,595 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Watervliet
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 69 (4.2%) | 171 (4.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 138 (8.4%) | 145 (4.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 376 (22.8%) | 304 (8.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 187 (11.3%) | 1,029 (28.6%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 374 (22.7%) | 1,772 (49.3%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 370 (22.4%) | 126 (3.5%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 95 (5.8%) | 13 (0.4%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 42 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,651 (100.0%) | 3,595 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Watervliet
Housing Structures in Watervliet
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,308 | 24.9% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 55 | 1.1% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 2,105 | 40.1% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 718 | 13.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 249 | 4.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 811 | 15.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 5,246 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Watervliet
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,075 (82.2%) | 233 (17.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 36 (65.4%) | 19 (34.5%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 421 (20.0%) | 1,684 (80.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 119 (16.6%) | 599 (83.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 249 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 811 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,651 (31.5%) | 3,595 (68.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Watervliet
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 16 (1.0%) | 36 (1.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 29 (1.8%) | 907 (25.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 247 (15.0%) | 1,653 (46.0%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 836 (50.6%) | 642 (17.9%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 523 (31.7%) | 357 (9.9%) |
| Total | 1,651 (100.0%) | 3,595 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Watervliet
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,519 (92.0%) | 2,169 (60.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 8 (0.5%) | 57 (1.6%) |
| Electricity | 51 (3.1%) | 1,174 (32.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 44 (2.7%) | 41 (1.1%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 29 (1.8%) | 86 (2.4%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (1.9%) |
| Total | 1,651 (100.0%) | 3,595 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Watervliet
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 104 (6.3%) | 546 (15.2%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 503 (30.5%) | 2,297 (63.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 777 (47.1%) | 486 (13.5%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 267 (16.2%) | 266 (7.4%) |
| Total | 1,651 (100.0%) | 3,595 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Watervliet
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Watervliet
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 684 | 967 |
| Median Property Value | $161,800 | $169,500 |
| Median Household Income | $65,817 | $171 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $597 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $3,131 | $86 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Watervliet
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 37 (5.4%) | 21 (2.2%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 58 (8.5%) | 52 (5.4%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 514 (75.1%) | 830 (85.8%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 39 (5.7%) | 64 (6.6%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 10 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 12 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 14 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 684 (100.0%) | 967 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Watervliet
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 65 (9.5%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 13 (1.9%) | 11 (1.1%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 60 (8.8%) | 34 (3.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 59 (8.6%) | 89 (9.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 225 (32.9%) | 28 (2.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18 (2.6%) | 189 (19.5%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 136 (19.9%) | 138 (14.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 108 (15.8%) | 307 (31.8%) |
| Total | 684 (100.0%) | 967 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Watervliet
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 311 (45.5%) | 94,313 (9,753.1%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 148 (21.6%) | 517 (53.5%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 98 (14.3%) | 197 (20.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 117 (17.1%) | 128 (13.2%) |
| Total | 684 (100.0%) | 967 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Watervliet
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 16 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 80 (11.7%) | 31 (3.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 514 (75.1%) | 83 (8.6%) |
| Total | 684 (100.0%) | 967 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Watervliet
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Watervliet
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 863 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,303 (98.9%) | 15 (1.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 993 (89.3%) | 119 (10.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 1,318 (92.6%) | 106 (7.4%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,208 (94.8%) | 66 (5.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,038 (98.9%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,534 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,138 (99.3%) | 8 (0.7%) |
| 75 Years and older | 584 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 9,979 (96.8%) | 326 (3.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Watervliet
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 863 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,303 (98.9%) | 15 (1.1%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 993 (89.3%) | 119 (10.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Watervliet
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 2,180 (98.4%) | 35 (1.6%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,198 (96.7%) | 75 (3.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,910 (97.3%) | 53 (2.7%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,149 (93.7%) | 77 (6.3%) |
| $100,000 and over | 2,517 (96.7%) | 86 (3.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Watervliet
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 737 (85.4%) | 126 (14.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 875 (66.4%) | 567 (43.0%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 241 (21.7%) | 784 (70.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 333 (23.4%) | 1,021 (71.7%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 411 (32.3%) | 797 (62.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 341 (32.5%) | 746 (71.1%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 579 (37.7%) | 1,087 (70.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,138 (99.3%) | 783 (68.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 584 (100.0%) | 363 (62.2%) |
| Total | 5,239 (50.8%) | 6,274 (60.9%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Watervliet
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 131 (25.5%) | 196 (23.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (1.0%) | 169 (15.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 316 (17.9%) | 403 (19.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 286 (51.5%) | 60 (10.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 85 (31.1%) | 127 (40.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Watervliet
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 20 (1.1%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 101 (18.2%) | 11 (1.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 34 (12.4%) | 12 (3.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 88 (4.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 106 (19.1%) | 23 (3.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (9.3%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 131 (25.5%) | 184 (21.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (1.0%) | 141 (12.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 106 (6.0%) | 141 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (7.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (14.6%) | 23 (7.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 14 (2.7%) | 12 (1.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (2.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 166 (9.4%) | 249 (11.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 31 (5.6%) | 26 (4.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 21 (7.7%) | 94 (30.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 55 (10.7%) | 48 (5.7%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 16 (1.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 38 (2.1%) | 55 (2.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 40 (12.9%) |
Technology Access in Watervliet
Computing Device Access in Watervliet
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,079 | 77.7% |
| Smartphone | 4,403 | 83.9% |
| Tablet | 2,597 | 49.5% |
| No Computing Device | 332 | 6.3% |
| Total | 5,246 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Watervliet
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 3,799 | 72.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 718 | 13.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 153 | 2.9% |
| No Internet | 623 | 11.9% |
| Total | 5,246 | 100.0% |
Watervliet Summary
Watervliet is a city located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, directly across from the city of Albany. The city is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 10,254.
History
The area that is now Watervliet was originally inhabited by the Mohican Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The area was part of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck, a large estate owned by the Van Rensselaer family. The area was known as West Troy until 1836, when it was incorporated as the village of Watervliet. The village was named after the nearby Watervliet Creek, which was named for the Dutch word for “waterfall.”
In the 19th century, Watervliet was an important industrial center. The city was home to several iron foundries, paper mills, and other factories. The city was also home to the Watervliet Arsenal, which was established in 1813 and is still in operation today.
Geography
Watervliet is located at 42°42′N 73°45′W (42.7, -73.75). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 square miles (6.0 km2), all of it land.
The city is located on the west bank of the Hudson River, directly across from the city of Albany. The city is bordered by the towns of Colonie to the north, Green Island to the east, and Cohoes to the south.
Economy
Watervliet is home to several major employers, including the Watervliet Arsenal, the largest employer in the city. The arsenal is a military installation that produces weapons and ammunition for the United States military. Other major employers in the city include the Watervliet Paper Company, the Watervliet Shaker Historic District, and the Watervliet Public Library.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 10,254 people, 4,093 households, and 2,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,521.3 people per square mile (1,749.2/km2). There were 4,521 housing units at an average density of 1,945.3 per square mile (750.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 4,093 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. Males had a median income of $37,945 versus $30,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Watervliet?
Per Capita income in Watervliet is $31,619.
What is the Median Family Income in Watervliet?
Median Family Income in Watervliet is $59,649.
What is the Median Household income in Watervliet?
Median Household Income in Watervliet is $51,092.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Watervliet?
Income or Wage Gap in Watervliet is 13.4%.
Women in Watervliet earn 86.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Watervliet?
Inequality or Gini Index in Watervliet is 0.46.
What is the Total Population of Watervliet?
Total Population of Watervliet is 10,325.
What is the Total Male Population of Watervliet?
Total Male Population of Watervliet is 4,972.
What is the Total Female Population of Watervliet?
Total Female Population of Watervliet is 5,353.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Watervliet?
There are 92.88 Males per 100 Females in Watervliet.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Watervliet?
There are 107.66 Females per 100 Males in Watervliet.
What is the Median Population Age in Watervliet?
Median Population Age in Watervliet is 38.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Watervliet
Average Family Size in Watervliet is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Watervliet
Average Household Size in Watervliet is 2.0 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Watervliet?
There are 5,445 People in the Labor Forcein in Watervliet.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Watervliet?
64.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Watervliet.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Watervliet?
Unemployment Rate in Watervliet is 4.7%.