Census-designated place · New York
West Glens Falls, New York
West Glens Falls, census-designated place, in Warren County, New York. West Glens Falls had 10,050 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±752). GEOID 3680082.
Residents, 2020-2024
10,050
±752 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 9,473
Median household income
$93,239
±$16,826 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$255,800
±$18,058 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,343
±$63 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is West Glens Falls and what county is it in?
West Glens Falls is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Warren County, New York. It covers 6.6 square miles of land, 1,425 residents per square mile in 2020.
West Glens Falls is in the Glens Falls, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
West Glens Falls lies entirely within the Town of Queensbury, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Glens Falls, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts West Glens Falls's population at 10,050 (±752). The 2020 Census counted 9,473 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Glens Falls is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Glens Falls | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,050 ±752 | 65,517 | +3,190 |
| Households | 3,814 ±270 | 30,133 | +1,001 |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.14 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,148 ±263 | 40,342 | +1,182 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Glens Falls?
The median resident of West Glens Falls is 41.5 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.7%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | West Glens Falls | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 ±2.2 | 46.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±2.5 pts | 17.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±2.1 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Male | 50.4% ±2.6 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% ±1.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4% ±3.2 pts | 91.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±1.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6% ±3.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±1.0 pts | 3.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.2% ±3.4 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.1% ±4.8 pts | 36.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.9% ±3.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.3% ±2.0 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5% ±0.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Glens Falls earn?
Half of West Glens Falls's 3,814 households earn less than $93,239 a year (±$16,826), against $78,442 in Warren County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $78,649 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | West Glens Falls | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,239 ±$16,826 | $78,442 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $113,004 ±$8,578 | $105,453 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,782 ±$3,528 | $47,932 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.5% ±2.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.5% ±4.9 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.2% ±2.8 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±2.5 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4% ±2.1 pts | 90.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Glens Falls?
Owners occupy 89.5% of West Glens Falls's occupied homes and renters 10.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $255,800 by its owner (±$18,058). The median renter pays $1,343 a month including utilities, and 39.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | West Glens Falls | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $255,800 ±$18,058 | $267,400 | +$44,121 |
| Median gross rent | $1,343 ±$63 | $1,105 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.9% ±22.0 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,862 ±$124 | $1,757 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 89.5% ±3.3 pts | 72.1% | +7.8 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 10.5% ±3.3 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Housing units | 4,148 ±263 | 40,342 | +1,182 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6% ±4.0 pts | 71.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.6% ±3.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.5% ±1.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in West Glens Falls work and get to work?
75.1% of West Glens Falls's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes.
| Measure | West Glens Falls | Warren County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±3.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.1% ±5.9 pts | 77.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.5% ±5.2 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7% ±3.1 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.4 | 21.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Glens Falls?
2 census tracts lie mostly in West Glens Falls, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $88,750 (Tract 708.02) to $91,855 (Tract 708.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 708.02Warren County | 4,022 | $88,750 |
| Tract 708.01Warren County | 3,695 | $91,855 |
| Tract 709Warren County | 4,865 | $123,155 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Glens Falls) · Census block assignment files
How does West Glens Falls compare with other places in New York?
West Glens Falls ranks 607th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 349th | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 585th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 607th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 841st | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 728th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 534th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 883rd | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 823rd | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,039th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 291st | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 946th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,271st | 1,652 |
West Glens Falls's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Glens Falls?
14 of the 57 figures for West Glens Falls on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West Glens Falls are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.