Population 2,361 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sheridan Hollow
Household size in Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.60 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.77 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.80 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Sheridan Hollow are small: just 1.77 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 dropped from 2.57, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.8 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 28.7 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sheridan Hollow is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Compared with other Albany neighborhoods, though, Sheridan Hollow is older than most.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.7% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −22.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in eight households in Sheridan Hollow (13.2%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Albany neighborhoods, Sheridan Hollow has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 Sheridan Hollow
Renters in Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.8% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 79.8% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.1% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 78.1% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sheridan Hollow rent: 78.1% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 47.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Few Albany neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only two of 13.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.3% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.2% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 35.7% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −15.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sheridan Hollow: 26.4% of homes are empty, 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. Sheridan Hollow has the highest vacancy rate of any Albany neighborhood.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1940 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1942 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Sheridan Hollow is a place of older homes: half were built before 1942, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Few Albany neighborhoods have older homes: only two of 13.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $732 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $947 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,114 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$382 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in Sheridan Hollow runs $1,114 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 35.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Of Albany's 13 neighborhoods, only two have lower rents.
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 Sheridan Hollow
Bachelor's degrees in Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.5% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.9 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Sheridan Hollow (29.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Albany neighborhoods, Sheridan Hollow has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.3% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.4% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.9% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Sheridan Hollow never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Sheridan Hollow has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Albany neighborhood.
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 Sheridan Hollow
| Period | Sheridan Hollow | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Sheridan Hollow: 18.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Sheridan Hollow has the highest unemployment rate of any Albany neighborhood. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Sheridan Hollow compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Hollow | 1.77 | 37.8 | 13.2% | 78.1% | 26.4% | 1942 | $1,114 | 29.5% | 74.9% | 18.6% |
| Central Ave | 1.66 | 32.1 | 6.5% | 90.7% | 19.8% | 1944 | $1,176 | 45.3% | 86.8% | 11.6% |
| Arbor Hill | 2.04 | 37.2 | 26.5% | 71.8% | 15.9% | 1973 | $973 | 21.6% | 87.5% | 3.8% |
| West Hill | 2.27 | 36.6 | 15.7% | 68.4% | 24.5% | 1950 | $1,260 | 22.3% | 89.1% | 11.5% |
| Center Square | 1.54 | 34.3 | 2.0% | 74.4% | 13.4% | 1938 | $1,213 | 59.1% | 97.0% | 4.8% |
| Pine Hills | 2.19 | 25.4 | 8.3% | 77.6% | 13.5% | 1945 | $1,254 | 48.0% | 90.7% | 8.1% |
| West End | 2.62 | 30.7 | 19.1% | 77.4% | 12.6% | 1963 | $1,125 | 25.2% | 86.8% | 8.7% |
| South End | 1.81 | 40.1 | 29.2% | 78.9% | 19.2% | 1947 | $1,034 | 22.7% | 82.1% | 14.3% |
| Delaware Avenue | 2.61 | 30.5 | 12.8% | 44.3% | 9.2% | 1940 | $1,231 | 37.8% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
| New Scotland-Woodlawn | 1.93 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 55.8% | 4.8% | 1950 | $1,421 | 59.2% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Helderberg | 2.08 | 42.4 | 3.1% | 27.9% | 13.4% | 1943 | $1,606 | 65.3% | 97.7% | 3.2% |
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 Sheridan Hollow. 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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