Population 5,157 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Broadalbin
Household size in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.29 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Broadalbin are small: just 2.26 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.29, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.8 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.5 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.3 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Broadalbin skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.4, in line with the national trend. Only 42 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Broadalbin (12.3%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Albany area overall (9.8%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Broadalbin
Renters in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Broadalbin is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in Broadalbin, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Broadalbin is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the west.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $953 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $979 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$221 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Broadalbin runs $979 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $221 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.2% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southeast and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Broadalbin
Bachelor's degrees in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Broadalbin (30.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.6% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.3% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.6% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Broadalbin: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Broadalbin
| Period | Broadalbin | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Broadalbin is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.1 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Broadalbin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadalbin | 2.26 | 48.3 | 12.3% | 17.4% | 18.7% | 1968 | $979 | 30.1% | 95.0% | 5.3% |
| Hagedorns Mills | 2.24 | 49.1 | 8.4% | 4.6% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,403 | 24.9% | 88.1% | 0.6% |
| Perth | 2.47 | 45.5 | 6.1% | 14.7% | 4.2% | 1989 | $1,188 | 25.2% | 88.1% | 2.0% |
| Wallins Corner | 2.98 | 46.3 | 2.4% | 6.1% | 14.8% | 1980 | $888 | 37.4% | 94.4% | 0.1% |
| Fish House | 2.32 | 58.7 | 8.7% | 10.4% | 35.8% | 1979 | $1,418 | 27.5% | 97.5% | 7.9% |
| Galway | 2.41 | 50.0 | 7.6% | 7.0% | 21.3% | 1983 | $1,571 | 33.3% | 91.8% | 2.0% |
| West Galway | 2.56 | 49.7 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 26.7% | 1974 | $1,517 | 40.9% | 92.9% | 1.5% |
| Mayfield | 2.23 | 48.8 | 11.1% | 15.6% | 31.5% | 1958 | $933 | 18.0% | 89.4% | 3.8% |
| Progress | 2.75 | 37.9 | 11.5% | 22.9% | 18.0% | 1983 | $1,017 | 19.1% | 89.9% | 6.8% |
| Hagaman | 2.48 | 40.8 | 4.6% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1961 | $930 | 30.8% | 92.4% | 1.3% |
| Mosherville | 2.59 | 43.4 | 13.2% | 10.4% | 10.0% | 1984 | $1,798 | 40.0% | 94.5% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Broadalbin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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