Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

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2023 Population
206,566
0.168% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
41.9
0.964% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
8.46%
8.28% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$96,330
3.92% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$299,700
6.16% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
100,736
0.328% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY had a population of 207k people with a median age of 41.9 and a median household income of $96,330. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew from 206,220 to 206,566, a 0.168% increase and its median household income grew from $92,695 to $96,330, a 3.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.73%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.04%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.41%), and Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (1.48%).

11.9% of the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Siena College (965 degrees awarded in 2023), Aesthetic Science Institute (164 degrees), and Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program (129 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was $299,700, and the homeownership rate was 66%.

Most people in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 207k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.27% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (19.2k people).

In 2023, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Spanish (4,718 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,339 households), and Urdu (1,383 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
105,251
Women
50.9%
101,549
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 206,800 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.3%
2023 Citizenship
96.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.3% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    161k ± 1.62k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    13.9k ± 990
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    10.4k ± 1.17k
5.3%
Hispanic Population
10.9k people

In 2023, there were 11.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.3% of the people in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are hispanic (10.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    2,931 ± 1,320 people
  2. China
    1,667 ± 998 people
  3. Pakistan
    1,140 ± 827 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was India, the natal country of 2,931 Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 1,667 and Pakistan with 1,140.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.27%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
19.2k people
9.53%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
19.6k people

As of 2023, 9.27% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents (19.2k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 9.53%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,718 households (2.4%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    2,339 households (1.19%)
  3. Urdu
    1,383 households (0.704%)

11.9% of the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.4% of the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    3,336 ± 389
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,789 ± 352
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    948 ± 236

Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY employs 101k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (7,481 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,457 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,160 people), and the highest paying industries were Independent artists, writers, and performers ($308,584), Management of companies & enterprises ($231,412), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing ($208,155).

Males in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $78,837. The income inequality in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.447, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
49,560
Women
49.2%
51,176
Men
50.8%

The workforce of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2023 was 100,736 people, with 49.2% woman, and 50.8% men.

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Occupations

101k
2023 Value
−0.328%
1 Year decline
± −0.328%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.328%, from 101k employees to 101k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,845 people), Registered nurses (2,737 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,110 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

101k
2023 Value
−0.328%
1 Year decline
± −0.328%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.328%, from 101k employees to 101k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (7,481 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,457 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,160 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$67,039
Median earning men ± $1,673
$51,950
Median earning women ± $1,868

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($84,897), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,514), and Manufacturing ($82,162).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,755), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,427), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,993).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY awarded 1,258 degrees. The student population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,685 male students and 2,256 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are White (904 and 73.4%), followed by Black or African American (149 and 12.1%), Hispanic or Latino (93 and 7.55%), and Asian (47 and 3.82%).

The largest universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Siena College (965 and 76.7%), Aesthetic Science Institute (164 and 13%), and Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program (129 and 10.3%).

The most popular majors in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (129 and 10.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (118 and 9.38%), and Accounting (85 and 6.76%).

The median tuition cost in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $42,580.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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Measure

In 2023 in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 3,941 (42.8% men and 57.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 3,941 students enrolled in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, 42.8% men and 57.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,802 records, of which 54.4% were women and 45.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 79 degrees awarded
  2. 61 degrees awarded
  3. 85 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 79 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 965 degrees awarded
  2. 164 degrees awarded
  3. 129 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Siena College with 965 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 439 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, which is 0.536 times less than the 819 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 904 degrees mean that there were 6.07 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 149 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($42,580) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,050) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,293) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.686% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (38.8k), Bachelors Degree (36.5k), and Graduate Degree (33.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was $299,700 in 2023, which is 0.988 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $282,300 to $299,700, a 6.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is 66%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$299,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$5,817
$56,214
Median Property Taxes
±$1,550

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Rent vs Own

66%
Homeownership
2023
68.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 66% of the housing units in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.4%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$96,330
Median Household Income
± $2,618
85.2k
Number of Households
± 2,317

In 2023, the median household income of the 85.2k households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew to $96,330 from the previous year's value of $92,695.

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Wage Distribution

0.447
2023 Wage GINI in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY
0.45
2022 Wage GINI in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 0.447 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.682% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (14.6%)
  3. Carpooled (7.43%)

In 2023, 73.6% of workers in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.6%) and those who carpooled to work (7.43%).

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Commute Time

22.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

8.46% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY (17k out of 200k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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Health

97.9% of the population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 0.841% on military or VA plans.

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

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,245 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 20% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.11%
Uninsured
57.9%
Employer Coverage
12.7%
Medicaid
15%
Medicare
11.4%
Non-Group
0.841%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY declined by 9.58% from 2.33% to 2.11%.

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