Latham is a CDP located in Albany County New York. Latham has a 2024 population of 15,937. Latham is currently growing at a rate of 7.7% annually and its population has increased by 15.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,760 in 2020.
The average household income in Latham is $115,808 with a poverty rate of 6.13%. The median age in Latham is 41.3 years: 41.7 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Latham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,834 | 79.31% |
| Asian | 1,359 | 9.95% |
| Two or more races | 1,000 | 7.32% |
| Black or African American | 449 | 3.29% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,680 | 2.35 | 62 | 38 |
| Married | 2,699 | 3.05 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 2,153 | 1.2 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Female | 550 | 3.22 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 278 | 2.72 | 28.1 | 71.9 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
62.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 329 | 3.56% |
| Associates Degree | 1,325 | 14.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,369 | 25.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,742 | 18.86% |
| High School Graduate | 1,668 | 18.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 214 | 2.32% |
| Some College | 1,589 | 17.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,585 | 7,347 | 3,087 |
| Asian | 862 | 625 | 529 |
| 2+ Races | 478 | 478 | 376 |
| Black | 282 | 214 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 20 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,729 | $85,245 | $61,550 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,534 | $90,313 | $82,837 |
| High School Graduate | $46,094 | $60,572 | $30,881 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,681 | $18,094 | $16,964 |
| Overall | $64,358 | $67,316 | $57,368 |
| Some College | $65,406 | $66,667 | $63,313 |
$64,358
Average Earnings
$67,316
Average Male
$57,368
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.74% of Latham residents speak only English, while 14.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,611 | 426 | 4.01% |
| Black | 415 | 139 | 33.49% |
| Asian | 1,359 | 131 | 9.64% |
| Multiple | 1,000 | 118 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic | 261 | 107 | 41% |
| Other | 18 | 16 | 88.89% |
6.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.62%
Male Poverty Rate
8.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Latham is Other, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Latham is White, with 4.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.45% |
| High School | 4.28% |
| Some College | 3.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 37.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.83% |
| Female Employed | 2.01% |
| Male Employed | 0.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $122,269 | $137,003 |
| Households | $96,457 | $115,808 |
| Married Families | $127,906 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $63,586 | $75,008 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
748
Number of Veterans
701
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 420 |
| Second Gulf War | 146 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 353 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 18 to 34 | 107 |
| 55 to 64 | 100 |
| 35 to 54 | 45 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 715 | 7.62% |
| Asian | 28 | 2.66% |
| Black | 5 | 1.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.55%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.25%
Born in Latham
87.55%
Native Born
12.45%
Foreign Born
4.3%
Non Citizen
8.15%
Naturalized
87.55% of Latham residents were born in the United States, with 75.25% having been born in New York. 4.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,937 | 1,139 | 7.7% |
| 2023 | 14,798 | 1,138 | 8.33% |
| 2022 | 13,660 | -416 | -2.96% |
| 2021 | 14,076 | 316 | 2.3% |
| 2020 | 13,760 | 0 | 0% |