Troy City PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

161,125

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.501% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

3.73% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$76,731

5.82% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$204,200

3.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

76,641

0.461% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Troy City PUMA, NY had a population of 161k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $76,731. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Troy City PUMA, NY grew from 159,013 to 161,125, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $72,510 to $76,731, a 5.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Troy City PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (82%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.52%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.91%), and White (Hispanic) (2.03%).

7.8% of the households in Troy 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.

97.2% of the residents in Troy City PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rensselaer County--Troy City PUMA, NY are Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2,179 degrees awarded in 2021), Hudson Valley Community College (1,705 degrees), and Russell Sage College (719 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Troy City PUMA, NY was $204,200, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

Most people in Troy City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Troy City PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Troy City PUMA, NY borders Pittsfield City PUMA, MA, Warren & Washington Counties PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (Outer) PUMA, NY, Albany City PUMA, NY, Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY, and Rutland, Bennington & Addison Counties PUMA, VT.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Troy City PUMA, NY is home to a population of 161k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.41% of Troy City PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (8.71k people).

In 2021, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Troy City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.68k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Troy City PUMA, NY are Spanish (3,791 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,352 households), and Arabic (665 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,990

Women

50.2%

80,219

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 161,209 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Troy City PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Troy City PUMA, NY was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Troy City PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 380
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.8k ± 509
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.68k ± 672

5.23%

Hispanic Population

8.43k people

5.23% of the people in Troy City PUMA, NY are hispanic (8.43k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Troy City PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

China
1,158 ± 832 people
India
871 ± 723 people
Canada
474 ± 534 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Troy City PUMA, NY was China, the natal country of 1,158 Troy City PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 871 and Canada with 474.

Foreign-Born Population

5.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

8.71k people

5.25%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

8.35k people

As of 2021, 5.41% of Troy City PUMA, NY residents (8.71k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Troy City PUMA, NY was 5.25%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,791 households (2.48%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,352 households (0.884%)
Arabic
665 households (0.435%)

7.8% of the households in Troy City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Troy City PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.48% of the households in Troy City PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,255 ± 366
Gulf War (2001-)
1,634 ± 416
Gulf War (1990s)
884 ± 234

Troy City PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Troy City PUMA, NY employs 76.6k people. The largest industries in Troy City PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (5,094 people), Construction (5,038 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,789 people), and the highest paying industries are Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($128,339), Not specified manufacturing industries ($119,560), and U. S. Army ($116,722).

Males in Troy City PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.18 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,250. The income inequality in Troy City PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.399, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

36,636

Women

47.6%

40,360

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Troy City PUMA, NY in 2020 was 76,996 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Troy City PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

76.6k

2021 Value

−0.461%

1 Year decline

± −0.461%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Troy City PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.461%, from 77k employees to 76.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Troy City PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,078 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,954 people), and Registered nurses (1,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Troy City PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

76.6k

2021 Value

−0.461%

1 Year decline

± −0.461%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Troy City PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.461%, from 77k employees to 76.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Troy City PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,094 people), Construction (5,038 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,789 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Troy City PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Troy City PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,079

Median earning men ± $1,539

$43,734

Median earning women ± $1,873

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($68,926), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($68,878), and Public Administration ($68,783).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,583), Public Administration ($62,066), and Construction ($59,978).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Civics

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

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

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

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

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

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

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

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

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

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

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

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Troy City PUMA, NY awarded 4,676 degrees. The student population of Troy City PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 9,281 male students and 8,357 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Troy City PUMA, NY are White (2,745 and 66.2%), followed by Asian (432 and 10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (353 and 8.52%), and Black or African American (284 and 6.85%).

The largest universities in Troy City PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2,179 and 46.6%), Hudson Valley Community College (1,705 and 36.5%), and Russell Sage College (719 and 15.4%).

The most popular majors in Rensselaer County--Troy City PUMA, NY are Computer Science (295 and 6.31%), General Business Administration & Management (291 and 6.22%), and Mechanical Engineering (289 and 6.18%).

The median tuition cost in Rensselaer County--Troy City PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $44,747.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Troy City PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 17,638 (52.6% men and 47.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 17,638 students enrolled in Troy City PUMA, NY, 52.6% men and 47.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,074 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering
114 degree-majors awarded
Computer Science
262 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
239 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rensselaer County--Troy City PUMA, NY was Aerospace, Aeronautical, & Astronautical Engineering with 114 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rensselaer County--Troy City PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
2,179 degrees awarded
Hudson Valley Community College
1,705 degrees awarded
Russell Sage College
719 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with 2,179 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,462 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Troy City PUMA, NY, which is 1.11 times more than the 2,214 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,745 degrees mean that there were 6.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 432 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($44,747) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($2,836) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.962% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.847% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Troy City PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (36.3k), Bachelors Degree (26.7k), and Some college (24.5k).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Troy City PUMA, NY was $204,200 in 2021, which is 0.834 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,100 to $204,200, a 3.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Troy City PUMA, NY is 62.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Troy City PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Troy City PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Troy City PUMA, NY is $76,731. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Troy City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$204,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,202

$41,693

Median Property Taxes

±$1,273

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

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

Rent vs Own

62.8%

Homeownership

2021

62%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 62.8% of the housing units in Troy City PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Troy City PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Troy City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Troy City PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$76,731

Median Household Income

± $1,672

66.3k

Number of Households

± 1,917

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.3k households in Troy City PUMA, NY grew to $76,731 from the previous year's value of $72,510.

The following chart displays the households in Troy City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.399

2021 Wage GINI in Troy City PUMA, NY

0.399

2020 Wage GINI in Troy City PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Troy City PUMA, NY was 0.399 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0436% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Troy City PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Troy City PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Troy City PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Worked At Home (8.89%)
Carpooled (7.26%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Troy City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.89%) and those who carpooled to work (7.26%).

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

Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Troy City PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.58% of the workforce in Troy City PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Troy City PUMA, NY (17.4k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Troy City PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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

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

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

Health

96.6% of the population of Troy City PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 54.5% on employee plans, 16.8% on Medicaid, 13.3% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.28% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 39.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.43%

Uninsured

54.5%

Employer Coverage

16.8%

Medicaid

13.3%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.28%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Troy City PUMA, NY declined by 6.43% from 3.67% to 3.43%.

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