Saratoga County, New York

NY · FIPS 36091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 238,284 #296 / 3,222
91th
Median Household Income $100,787 +34.1% #164 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 43.6 years +12.1% #1,039 / 3,222
68th
Median Home Value $348,600 +23.7% #425 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,394 +19.9% #323 / 3,222
90th
Poverty Rate 7.1% -44.0% #221 / 3,222
93th

Demographics

Saratoga County has a population of 238,284, making it the #296 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Saratoga County is $100,787, ranking #164 out of 3,222 counties — 34.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Median Household Income
$100,787 +34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #164 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$57,380 +39.1% vs nat'l
Rank #97 of 3,222
97th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.1% −44.0% vs nat'l
Rank #221 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.3% −38.5% vs nat'l
Rank #840 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.4% +34.7% vs nat'l
Rank #168 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,370 of 3,222
57th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Saratoga County is $348,600 (+23.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,394/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.

Median Home Value
$348,600 +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #425 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,394 +19.9% vs nat'l
Rank #323 of 3,222
90th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.3% +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,973 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.3% Homeownership

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Health

97.4% of residents in Saratoga County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.

97.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.4% +6.2% vs nat'l
Rank #47 of 3,222
99th percentile

About Saratoga County, New York

Saratoga County, New York has a total population of 238,284, making it the 296th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Saratoga County is 43.6 years, which is 12.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Saratoga County is $100,787, which ranks #164 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 34.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Saratoga County is $348,600, 23.7% above the national median. Renters in Saratoga County pay a median gross rent of $1,394 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Saratoga County, 45.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.

Saratoga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.9%).

All data for Saratoga County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.