Glens Falls is a city located in Warren County New York. Glens Falls has a 2024 population of 14,414. Glens Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,784 in 2020.
The average household income in Glens Falls is $84,416 with a poverty rate of 11.57%. The median age in Glens Falls is 37.1 years: 36.8 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Glens Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,330 | 90.82% |
| Two or more races | 823 | 5.61% |
| Black or African American | 420 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 72 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,808 | 2.1 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Non Family | 3,167 | 1.23 | 35.4 | 64.6 |
| Married | 2,496 | 2.88 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 866 | 2.54 | 37.6 | 62.4 |
| Male | 279 | 3.63 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
50.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 808 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 1,346 | 12.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,998 | 18.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,501 | 14.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,847 | 27.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 283 | 2.69% |
| Some College | 1,746 | 16.58% |
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 | 9,627 | 8,742 | 3,368 |
| 2+ Races | 382 | 288 | 89 |
| Black | 345 | 266 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 253 | 172 | 22 |
| Asian | 61 | 61 | 29 |
| Other Race | 21 | 18 | 2 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,163 | $55,913 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,075 | $74,528 | $66,974 |
| High School Graduate | $40,608 | $52,054 | $31,767 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $46,600 | $0 | $29,375 |
| Overall | $51,614 | $56,991 | $46,117 |
| Some College | $47,460 | $59,701 | $40,286 |
$51,614
Average Earnings
$56,991
Average Male
$46,117
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.54% of Glens Falls residents speak only English, while 3.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,015 | 1,240 | 9.53% |
| Multiple | 823 | 254 | 30.86% |
| Hispanic | 416 | 174 | 41.83% |
| Black | 322 | 93 | 28.88% |
| Asian | 72 | 11 | 15.28% |
11.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.05%
Male Poverty Rate
11.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Glens Falls is Hispanic, with 41.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Glens Falls is White, with 9.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.27% |
| High School | 16.51% |
| Some College | 9.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.71% |
| Male Employed | 4% |
| Female Employed | 2.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,818 | $103,016 |
| Households | $70,089 | $84,416 |
| Married Families | $110,119 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $58,448 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
40.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
855
Number of Veterans
804
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 213 |
| Vietnam | 183 |
| Second Gulf War | 158 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 275 |
| 35 to 54 | 229 |
| 75+ | 161 |
| 65 to 74 | 153 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 764 | 6.98% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 11.5% |
| Black | 38 | 11.01% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 12.63% |
| Other Race | 10 | 47.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
4.3%
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
75.45%
Born in Glens Falls
97.07%
Native Born
2.93%
Foreign Born
1.79%
Non Citizen
1.14%
Naturalized
97.07% of Glens Falls residents were born in the United States, with 75.45% having been born in New York. 1.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,952 | -93 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 14,045 | -92 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 14,137 | -92 | -0.65% |
| 2026 | 14,229 | -93 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 14,322 | -92 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 14,414 | -93 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 14,507 | -70 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 14,577 | -169 | -1.15% |
| 2021 | 14,746 | -38 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 14,784 | 520 | 3.65% |
| 2019 | 14,264 | -103 | -0.72% |
| 2018 | 14,367 | -59 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 14,426 | 43 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 14,383 | 93 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 14,290 | -168 | -1.16% |
| 2014 | 14,458 | -73 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 14,531 | -80 | -0.55% |
| 2012 | 14,611 | -88 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 14,699 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 14,691 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 14,354 | -669 | -4.45% |
| 1990 | 15,023 | -874 | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 15,897 | -1,325 | -7.69% |
| 1970 | 17,222 | -1,358 | -7.31% |
| 1960 | 18,580 | -1,030 | -5.25% |
| 1950 | 19,610 | 774 | 4.11% |
| 1940 | 18,836 | 305 | 1.65% |
| 1930 | 18,531 | 1,893 | 11.38% |
| 1920 | 16,638 | 1,395 | 9.15% |
| 1910 | 15,243 | 2,630 | 20.85% |
| 1900 | 12,613 | 3,104 | 32.64% |
| 1890 | 9,509 | 4,609 | 94.06% |
| 1880 | 4,900 | 400 | 8.89% |
| 1870 | 4,500 | 720 | 19.05% |
| 1860 | 3,780 | 1,063 | 39.12% |
| 1850 | 2,717 | -11,235 | -80.53% |