Saratoga County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Saratoga County, New York Demographics
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Saratoga County, New York has a population of 238,284, the 16th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $100,787 and the median home value is $348,600. The poverty rate is 7.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Saratoga County Quick Facts

Population 238,284

Median Household Income $100,787

Median Home Value $348,600

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 43.6 years

Homeownership Rate 72.3%

Affordability Ratio 3.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 45.4%

High School Graduation 94.6%

Cities/Places 17

Population 238,284 16th of 62

Median Income $100,787 17% higher than state

Poverty Rate 7.1%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Saratoga County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	237,075	238,284	+0.5%
Median household income	$99,653	$100,787	+1.1%
Median home value	$324,800	$348,600	+7.3%

Median Household Income

Saratoga

$100,787

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Saratoga

$348,600

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 9.4%

$25K-$50K 13.0%

$50K-$100K 27.4%

$100K+ 50.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.6%

$10K-$15K

2.4%

$15K-$20K

2.0%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

2.5%

$30K-$35K

2.7%

$35K-$40K

2.6%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

2.6%

$50K-$60K

6.2%

$60K-$75K

7.8%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

11.1%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

12.8%

$200K+

17.5%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

65.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.3%

Renter 27.7%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,394/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

26.4%

55-74

26.8%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Saratoga County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Saratoga Springs	28,631	$105,944	9.7%	$478,100
Country Knolls	5,445	$143,036	1.4%	$383,700
Mechanicville	5,124	$50,675	18.1%	$186,500
Ballston Spa	5,027	$101,667	8.6%	$308,200
Milton (Saratoga County)	4,450	$94,982	2.5%	$354,700
South Glens Falls	3,737	$58,542	12.4%	$212,700
Clifton Knolls-Mill Creek	3,349	$188,750	0.0%	$386,200
Corinth	2,592	$76,071	14.0%	$188,100
Clifton Gardens	2,420	$57,245	2.6%	$316,300
Waterford	2,085	$72,938	10.6%	$157,500
Stillwater	1,874	$90,060	8.0%	$271,900
Schuylerville	1,571	$86,765	9.6%	$215,900
North Ballston Spa	1,299	$91,140	2.9%	$239,200
Hadley	1,170	$65,875	9.9%	$181,400
Round Lake	915	$97,868	1.8%	$338,700
Victory	754	$66,875	18.6%	$191,700
Galway	172	$82,500	5.2%	$246,400

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Population Overview

Saratoga County is located in New York with a total population of 238,284. It is the 16th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Saratoga County is 43.6 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Saratoga County is $100,787. This is 17% higher than the state median of $85,974. It is also 25% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $348,600. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $423,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 72.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Saratoga County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.8% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

45.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 13% higher 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 94.6%. Notably, 20.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Saratoga County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Saratoga County, New York?

Saratoga County has a population of 238,284, making it the 16th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Saratoga County?

The median household income in Saratoga County is $100,787 with a poverty rate of 7.1%.

How many cities are in Saratoga County, New York?

Saratoga County contains 17 Census-designated places.