North Ballston Spa, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Ballston Spa is a small community located in New York, within Saratoga County. The total population is 1,299. It ranks as the 772nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Ballston Spa is 45.6 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 17.4% 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 North Ballston Spa is $91,140. This is 6% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 13% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.9%. This is 79% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $239,200. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, North Ballston Spa is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Ballston Spa has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.7% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% 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 92.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Ballston Spa, 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.