Ballston Spa is a village located in Saratoga County New York. Ballston Spa has a 2024 population of 4,872. Ballston Spa is currently declining at a rate of -1.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,116 in 2020.
The average household income in Ballston Spa is $101,132 with a poverty rate of 6.4%. The median age in Ballston Spa is 39.9 years: 42.9 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ballston Spa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,782 | 90.43% |
| Other race | 269 | 5.09% |
| Two or more races | 159 | 3.01% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,184 | 2.34 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Non Family | 966 | 1.3 | 45 | 55 |
| Married | 945 | 3.24 | 84.4 | 15.6 |
| Female | 226 | 2.99 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Male | 47 | 2.47 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 3.74% |
| Associates Degree | 406 | 11.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 904 | 25.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 591 | 16.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,012 | 28.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 90 | 2.53% |
| Some College | 421 | 11.84% |
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 | 3,278 | 3,142 | 1,367 |
| Other Race | 117 | 59 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 73 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 33 | 2 |
| Asian | 42 | 42 | 42 |
| Black | 36 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,050 | $64,224 | $50,724 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,589 | $95,895 | $79,471 |
| High School Graduate | $40,528 | $41,750 | $40,049 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $53,841 | $38,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,887 | $63,039 | $55,118 |
| Some College | $57,292 | $73,203 | $44,792 |
$56,887
Average Earnings
$63,039
Average Male
$55,118
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.78% of Ballston Spa residents speak only English, while 6.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,642 | 278 | 5.99% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 42 | 48.84% |
| Multiple | 157 | 39 | 24.84% |
| Black | 18 | 8 | 44.44% |
| Other | 269 | 3 | 1.12% |
6.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.15%
Male Poverty Rate
6.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ballston Spa is Hispanic, with 48.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ballston Spa is Other, with 1.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.02% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 30.38% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $121,667 | $131,994 |
| Households | $78,136 | $101,132 |
| Married Families | $148,073 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,598 | $58,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
269
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 88 |
| First Gulf War | 66 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 60 |
| 35 to 54 | 58 |
| 55 to 64 | 47 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 269 | 6.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
71.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
77.36%
Born in Ballston Spa
97.33%
Native Born
2.67%
Foreign Born
1.87%
Non Citizen
0.79%
Naturalized
97.33% of Ballston Spa residents were born in the United States, with 77.36% having been born in New York. 1.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,567 | -61 | -1.32% |
| 2028 | 4,628 | -61 | -1.3% |
| 2027 | 4,689 | -61 | -1.28% |
| 2026 | 4,750 | -61 | -1.27% |
| 2025 | 4,811 | -61 | -1.25% |
| 2024 | 4,872 | -61 | -1.24% |
| 2023 | 4,933 | -44 | -0.88% |
| 2022 | 4,977 | -35 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 5,012 | -104 | -2.03% |
| 2020 | 5,116 | -104 | -1.99% |
| 2019 | 5,220 | -50 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 5,270 | -35 | -0.66% |
| 2017 | 5,305 | -48 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,353 | -53 | -0.98% |
| 2015 | 5,406 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 5,402 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 5,428 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 5,435 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 5,436 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2010 | 5,432 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,556 | 619 | 12.54% |
| 1990 | 4,937 | 226 | 4.8% |
| 1980 | 4,711 | -257 | -5.17% |
| 1970 | 4,968 | -23 | -0.46% |
| 1960 | 4,991 | 54 | 1.09% |
| 1950 | 4,937 | 494 | 11.12% |
| 1940 | 4,443 | -148 | -3.22% |
| 1930 | 4,591 | 488 | 11.89% |
| 1920 | 4,103 | -35 | -0.85% |
| 1910 | 4,138 | 215 | 5.48% |
| 1900 | 3,923 | 396 | 11.23% |
| 1890 | 3,527 | 516 | 17.14% |
| 1880 | 3,011 | 41 | 1.38% |
| 1870 | 2,970 | -1,597 | -34.97% |