County · New York
Saratoga County, New York
Saratoga County, New York. Saratoga County had 241,343 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.5% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. It holds 36 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 19 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 65 census tracts. GEOID 36091.
Saratoga County is one of the 5 counties of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
241,343
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 235,509 · ACS 2020-2024: 238,284
Median household income
$100,787
±$3,028 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$348,600
±$4,655 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,394
±$26 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Saratoga County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 235,509 residents in Saratoga County. The Census Bureau estimates 241,343 for July 1, 2025, up 2.5% since 2020, while New York shrank 1.0%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 238,284 over 810 square miles of land.
| Measure | Saratoga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 238,284 | 19,852,366 | +9,782 |
| Households | 101,911±833 | 7,722,646 | +7,505 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.02 | 2.49 | −0.08 |
| Housing units | 112,109±101 | 8,585,241 | +6,080 |
Saratoga County's population since 2000
From 200,635 in 2000 to 241,343 in 2025: up 20.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Saratoga County?
Saratoga County holds 36 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 19 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Clifton Park with 37,775 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clifton Park (town) | 38,029 | $133,359 |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Springs | 28,491 | $105,944 |
| Halfmoon (town) | 25,662 | $100,712 |
| Milton (town) | 18,800 | $100,322 |
| Wilton (town) | 17,361 | $98,854 |
| Malta (town) | 17,130 | $110,425 |
| Moreau (town) | 16,202 | $81,317 |
| Ballston (town) | 11,831 | $116,161 |
| Stillwater (town) | 9,022 | $105,380 |
| Waterford (town) | 8,208 | $87,089 |
| Greenfield (town) | 8,004 | $85,773 |
| Corinth (town) | 6,500 | $83,223 |
| Saratoga (town) | 5,808 | $101,313 |
| Country Knolls | 5,349 | $143,036 |
| Northumberland (town) | 5,242 | $91,178 |
| Mechanicville | 5,163 | $50,675 |
| Ballston Spa | 5,111 | $101,667 |
| Milton (Saratoga County) | 4,663 | $94,982 |
| Charlton (town) | 4,328 | $106,801 |
| South Glens Falls | 3,744 | $58,542 |
| Galway (town) | 3,525 | $110,149 |
| Clifton Knolls-Mill CreekGEOID 3616322 | 3,048 | $188,750 |
| Clifton Gardens | 2,729 | $57,245 |
| Corinth | 2,562 | $76,071 |
| Providence (town) | 2,075 | $92,574 |
| Waterford | 2,038 | $72,938 |
| Hadley (town) | 1,976 | $73,750 |
| Stillwater | 1,754 | $90,060 |
| North Ballston SpaGEOID 3651467 | 1,376 | $91,140 |
| Schuylerville | 1,370 | $86,765 |
| Edinburg (town) | 1,333 | $70,481 |
| Hadley | 1,124 | $65,875 |
| Round Lake | 828 | $97,868 |
| Day (town) | 819 | $57,727 |
| Victory | 666 | $66,875 |
| GalwayGEOID 3628101 | 165 | $82,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Saratoga County?
The median resident of Saratoga County is 43.6 years old; 19.1% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.0%. 5.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Saratoga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6±0.2 | 39.8 | +0.8 |
| Under 18 years | 19.1% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% | 19.8% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.8%±0.3 pts | 52.8% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.5%±0.4 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6%±0.3 pts | 5.1% | −0.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6%±0.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.4%±1.0 pts | 40.2% | +4.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.4%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Saratoga County earn?
Half of Saratoga County's 101,911 households earn less than $100,787 a year (±$3,028), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $103,736 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Saratoga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,787±$3,028 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $133,050±$3,255 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $57,380±$1,518 | $50,712 | +$4,380 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.1%±0.6 pts | 14.0% | +1.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.9%±1.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.5%±0.6 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.8%±0.6 pts | 90.8% | – |
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 Saratoga County?
Owners occupy 72.3% of Saratoga County's occupied homes and renters 27.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $348,600 by its owner (±$4,655). The median renter pays $1,394 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Saratoga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $348,600±$4,655 | $423,800 | +$30,712 |
| Median gross rent | $1,394±$26 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2%±2.5 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,088±$40 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.3%±0.9 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 112,109±101 | 8,585,241 | +6,080 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.6%±1.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.8%±1.0 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.7%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.7%±0.8 pts | 30.3% | – |
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 many new homes is Saratoga County building?
Builders took permits for 884 new housing units across Saratoga County in 2025 (813 single-family), 3.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Saratoga County get to work?
73.7% of Saratoga County's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Saratoga County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2%±0.7 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.7%±1.1 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3%±1.0 pts | 14.9% | +11.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.5 min±0.7 | 32.6 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 are Saratoga County's census tracts?
Saratoga County is divided into 65 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $48,658 (Tract 622) to $167,389 (Tract 626.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Saratoga County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 16th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 62 |
| Median household income | 7th of 62 |
| Median home value | 14th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 62 |
| Median age | 18th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Saratoga County 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.