Population 9,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Glens Falls
Household size in South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.37 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
South Glens Falls is a place of small households, averaging 2.37 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest.
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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.8, the median age in South Glens Falls is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is younger than in the wider Albany area, where the median age is 41.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.9, even as the national median rose.
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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.5% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in South Glens Falls (11.5%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the Albany area overall (9.8%). The single-parent share has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, 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 South Glens Falls
Renters in South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.2% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.8% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in South Glens Falls than nationally: 37.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 31.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.7 points, 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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.0% of homes in South Glens Falls are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Compared with other New York cities, South Glens Falls has a lower vacancy rate than most.
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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in South Glens Falls run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1972 against 1980. 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 southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $875 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $984 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,229 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$481 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
Rent in South Glens Falls runs $1,229 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $481 a month since 2006–10, up 64%, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 South Glens Falls
Bachelor's degrees in South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.1% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in South Glens Falls: 25.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. South Glens Falls has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of New York cities.
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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.9% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.7% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in South Glens Falls is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Albany area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 South Glens Falls
| Period | South Glens Falls | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Glens Falls runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 3.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
South Glens Falls 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Glens Falls | 2.37 | 39.8 | 11.5% | 37.8% | 5.0% | 1972 | $1,229 | 25.1% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Glens Falls | 2.06 | 37.6 | 9.4% | 47.7% | 6.1% | 1946 | $1,114 | 35.1% | 92.4% | 5.0% |
| Fort Edward | 2.46 | 45.5 | 16.0% | 28.4% | 5.2% | 1969 | $1,017 | 23.4% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| West Glens Falls | 2.61 | 41.4 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 7.8% | 1983 | $1,361 | 30.6% | 92.7% | 0.9% |
| Hudson Falls | 2.21 | 44.6 | 10.6% | 38.6% | 12.2% | 1963 | $1,031 | 15.5% | 91.8% | 5.1% |
| Queensbury | 2.30 | 51.0 | 4.7% | 23.2% | 10.1% | 1988 | $1,476 | 44.7% | 95.0% | 5.3% |
| Glens Falls North | 2.04 | 51.1 | 14.2% | 35.9% | 3.4% | 1980 | $1,113 | 45.8% | 94.1% | 7.5% |
| Vaughns Corners | 2.28 | 56.0 | 6.1% | 22.4% | 8.8% | 1988 | $1,159 | 30.1% | 89.4% | 0.6% |
| Fort Miller | 2.31 | 46.7 | 14.2% | 12.1% | 1.4% | 1992 | $1,172 | 27.2% | 85.9% | 7.8% |
| Kingsbury | 2.73 | 45.6 | 6.3% | 12.8% | 10.1% | 1988 | $1,194 | 20.9% | 86.4% | 3.3% |
| Lake Vanare | 2.21 | 46.1 | 11.6% | 8.8% | 24.6% | 1970 | $2,037 | 41.4% | 96.5% | 1.6% |
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 South Glens Falls. 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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