Saratoga County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Saratoga County is located in New York with a total population of 237,075. It is the 16th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saratoga County is 43.4 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saratoga County is $99,653. This is 18% higher than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.7%. This is 51% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $324,800. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $403,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saratoga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.8% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

43.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Saratoga County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%. Notably, 19.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.