Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

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2022 Population
206,220
0.0306% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2022 Median Age
41.5
0.484% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
7.82%
6.02% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$92,695
7.69% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$282,300
10.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
101,068
0.596% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY had a population of 206k people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $92,695. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew from 206,157 to 206,220, a 0.0306% increase and its median household income grew from $86,072 to $92,695, a 7.69% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.12%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.44%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%), and White (Hispanic) (1.68%).

12% 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.

96.1% 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 (928 degrees awarded in 2022), Aesthetic Science Institute (476878) (143 degrees), and Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program (418038) (116 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was $282,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.4%.

Most people in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.1 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 206k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.53% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2022, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (164k people) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 9.15k 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 langauge in households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Spanish (4,329 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,702 households), and Other Indo-European Languages (1,443 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
104,925
Women
50.8%
101,557
Men
49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 206,482 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

96.1%
2022 Citizenship
96.3%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.1% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    164k ± 1.53k
  2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    14.7k ± 991
  3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    9.15k ± 946
4.83%
Hispanic Population
9.96k people

In 2022, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (164k people) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 9.15k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.83% of the people in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are hispanic (9.96k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. India
    3,217 ± 1,382 people
  2. China
    1,877 ± 1,059 people
  3. Pakistan
    1,129 ± 823 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was India, the natal country of 3,217 Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 1,877 and Pakistan with 1,129.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.53%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
19.6k people
9.27%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
19.1k people

As of 2022, 9.53% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 9.27%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    4,329 households (2.21%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    2,702 households (1.38%)
  3. Other Indo-European Languages
    1,443 households (0.736%)

12% 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 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.21% 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
    3,434 ± 388
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,476 ± 285
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    1,101 ± 256

Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY employs 101k people. The largest industries in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (7,499 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,318 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,228 people), and the highest paying industries are Independent artists, writers, and performers ($288,193), Legal services ($180,206), and Other motor vehicle dealers ($179,101).

Males in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $74,907. The income inequality in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
48,579
Women
48.5%
51,649
Men
51.5%

The workforce of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 100,228 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

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Occupations

101k
2022 Value
−0.596%
1 Year decline
± −0.596%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.596%, from 102k 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 (2,794 people), Registered nurses (2,564 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,084 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
2022 Value
−0.596%
1 Year decline
± −0.596%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.596%, from 102k 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 (7,499 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,318 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (5,228 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

$63,463
Median earning men ± $1,930
$50,331
Median earning women ± $1,656

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,471), Public Administration ($81,369), and Manufacturing ($75,545).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($70,571), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,590), and Construction ($57,727).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
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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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.

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer
Senator from New York3
Assumed office on January 3, 1999
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator from New York1
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.

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US Representatives from New York

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

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Education

In 2022, universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY awarded 1,187 degrees. The student population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,662 male students and 2,294 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are White (871 and 75.3%), followed by Black or African American (107 and 9.26%), Hispanic or Latino (87 and 7.53%), and Asian (50 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Siena College (928 and 78.2%), Aesthetic Science Institute (476878) (143 and 12%), and Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program (418038) (116 and 9.77%).

The most popular majors in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (118 and 9.94%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (116 and 9.77%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (87 and 7.33%).

The median tuition cost in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $40,945.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,956 (42% men and 58% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,956 students enrolled in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, 42% men and 58% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,907 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 57 degrees awarded
  2. 87 degrees awarded
  3. 70 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was General Biological Sciences with 57 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 928 degrees awarded
  2. 143 degrees awarded
  3. 116 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Siena College with 928 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 437 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, which is 0.583 times less than the 750 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 871 degrees mean that there were 8.14 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 107 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 ($40,945) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.818% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.769% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (39.5k), Bachelors Degree (35.4k), and Graduate Degree (33.9k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was $282,300 in 2022, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $254,900 to $282,300, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is 66.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 22.1 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.

Median household income in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is $92,695. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $171,480, followed by Nassau County (Central)--Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $168,423 and $167,513.

Property

$282,300
Median Property Value 2022
±$3,907
$56,308
Median Property Taxes
±$1,504

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Rent vs Own

66.4%
Homeownership
2022
68.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 66.4% 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 66.7%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was NYC-Manhattan Community Districts 1 & 2--Financial District & Greenwich Village PUMA, NY with a value of $171,480, followed by Nassau County (Central)--Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $168,423 and $167,513.

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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.
$92,695
Median Household Income
± $1,897
84.8k
Number of Households
± 2,205

In 2022, the median household income of the 84.8k households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew to $92,695 from the previous year's value of $86,072.

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Wage Distribution

0.45
2022 Wage GINI in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY
0.453
2021 Wage GINI in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

In 2022, the income inequality in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.662% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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 0.478. 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 2022
  1. Drove Alone (76.1%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.1%)
  3. Carpooled (7.46%)

In 2022, 76.1% of workers in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.46%).

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Commute Time

22.1 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.56% 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

The following chart displays the households in Albany County (Outside Albany 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 Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.82% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY (15.6k out of 200k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Two Or More and Black.

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.

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Health

97.7% of the population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 14.7% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0.719% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1174 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1180 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1218 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 299 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,174 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,174 patients per year. This represents a 0.508% decrease from the previous year (1,180 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

2.33%
Uninsured
59.3%
Employer Coverage
11.7%
Medicaid
14.7%
Medicare
11.2%
Non-Group
0.719%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew by 7.81% from 2.16% to 2.33%.

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