New Baltimore, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 298, New Baltimore's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

New Baltimore is a small community located in New York, within Greene County. The total population is 298. It ranks as the 1163rd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Baltimore is 71.2 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 7.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in New Baltimore is $85,461. This is about the same as the state median of $85,974. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in New Baltimore, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $343,200. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 84% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

New Baltimore has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 13.4%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Baltimore, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.