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12189

Watervliet, NY

Total Population
18,461
Median Household Income
$57,536
Median Home Value
$193,200
Median Rent
$1,047

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$57,536
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$193,200
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,047
100% above state median
Median Age
38.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Watervliet, NY 12189

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Watervliet, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

26.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.4%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$57,536
-23.4% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.11 people

Total Households
8,731
Family Households
31.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
28.1%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.5%
#3 Industry
Finance
20.8%
Total Employed Residents:4,918

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.2%
278 workers
Public Transit
4.2%
367 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,701
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.6%
9,774 employed
Labor Force
10,136
344 unemployed
Median Age
38.8 years
Per Capita Income
$38,025
Poverty Rate
14.1%

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