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Watervliet

County:
Albany County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.342
State:
New York

Watervliet is a city located in Albany County, New York. Watervliet has a 2026 population of 10,223. Watervliet is currently declining at a rate of -0.21% annually and its population has decreased by -1.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,357 in 2020.

The median household income in Watervliet is $57,919 with a poverty rate of 18.41%. The median age in Watervliet is 40.8 years: 41.4 years for males, and 39.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.7 males.

10.2K
Total Population
7,619
Density (mi²)
-22 -0.21%
Growth

Watervliet Population

Watervliet Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202610,223-22-0.21%
202510,245-23-0.22%
202410,268420.41%
202310,226-8-0.08%
202210,234-69-0.67%
202110,303-54-0.52%
202010,357-20-0.19%
20199,879-88-0.88%
20189,967-87-0.87%
201710,054-53-0.52%
201610,107-62-0.61%
201510,169-40-0.39%
201410,209-20-0.2%
201310,229-2-0.02%
201210,23190.09%
201110,222-5-0.05%
201010,227-27-0.26%
200010,207-854-7.72%
199011,061-293-2.58%
198011,354-1,050-8.47%
197012,404-1,513-10.87%
196013,917-1,280-8.42%
195015,197-917-5.69%
194016,114310.19%
193016,083100.06%
192016,0739996.63%
191015,0747535.26%
190014,3211,35410.44%
189012,9674,14747.02%
18808,820-1,873-17.52%
187010,6931,87321.24%
18608,8201,25616.6%
18507,56400%

Median Age

Overall: 40.8 years
Female: 39.7 years
Male: 41.4 years

Watervliet Adults

There are 8,347 adults, (2,003 of whom are seniors) in Watervliet.

Sex Ratio

Female: 5,393 (52.4%)
Male: 4,894 (47.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Watervliet includes 76.48% White, 10.31% Black or African American, 4.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,86776.48%
Black or African American1,06110.31%
Two or more races7186.98%
Other race4514.38%
Asian1901.85%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4514.38%
Two or more races2092.03%
White2041.98%
Black or African American950.92%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White7,66374.49%
Black or African American9669.39%
Two or more races5094.95%
Asian1901.85%

Watervliet Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Watervliet 's average per capita income is $52,196. Household income levels show a median of $57,919. The poverty rate stands at 18.41%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$102,042-
Families$70,700$84,017
Households$57,919$68,910
Non Families$43,403$53,801

$52,196

Average Income

$57,919

Median Household Income

18.41%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)