Pittstown town is located in Rensselaer County New York. Pittstown town has a 2024 population of 5,412. Pittstown town is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -2.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,525 in 2020.
The average household income in Pittstown town is $112,143 with a poverty rate of 12.74%. The median age in Pittstown town is 36 years: 34.5 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pittstown town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,237 | 95.32% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 3.06% |
| Other race | 86 | 1.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,789 | 3.07 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Married | 1,153 | 3.48 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Non Family | 320 | 1.32 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Female | 229 | 3.57 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Male | 87 | 2.84 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
3.23
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
88.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 5.59% |
| Associates Degree | 388 | 10.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 650 | 18.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 296 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,259 | 35.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 2.31% |
| Some College | 719 | 19.99% |
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 | 3,455 | 3,202 | 889 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 60 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 48 | 48 |
| Other Race | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $76,432 | $77,368 | $57,115 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,643 | $146,667 | $57,031 |
| High School Graduate | $34,974 | $52,574 | $34,140 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,816 | $30,694 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,108 | $66,599 | $47,612 |
| Some College | $65,029 | $67,875 | $56,250 |
$55,108
Average Earnings
$66,599
Average Male
$47,612
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.09% of Pittstown town residents speak only English, while 1.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,994 | 668 | 13.38% |
| Other | 86 | 24 | 27.91% |
| Hispanic | 330 | 24 | 7.27% |
| Multiple | 168 | 8 | 4.76% |
12.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.78%
Male Poverty Rate
17.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pittstown town is Other, with 27.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pittstown town is Multiple, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.38% |
| High School | 10.17% |
| Some College | 8.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.97% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 16.5% |
| Female Employed | 6.15% |
| Male Employed | 3.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,234 | $113,391 |
| Households | $100,396 | $112,143 |
| Married Families | $114,934 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $68,906 | $78,153 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
55.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
315
Number of Veterans
283
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 107 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Korea | 64 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 117 |
| 55 to 64 | 91 |
| 65 to 74 | 79 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 7.97% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.83% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
7.8%
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
82.8%
Born in Pittstown town
98.27%
Native Born
1.73%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
98.27% of Pittstown town residents were born in the United States, with 82.8% having been born in New York. 1.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,317 | -19 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 5,336 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 5,355 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 5,374 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 5,393 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 5,412 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 5,431 | -19 | -0.35% |
| 2022 | 5,450 | -53 | -0.96% |
| 2021 | 5,503 | -22 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 5,525 | -52 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 5,577 | -31 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 5,608 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 5,616 | -31 | -0.55% |
| 2016 | 5,647 | -25 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 5,672 | -27 | -0.47% |
| 2014 | 5,699 | -16 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 5,715 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 5,708 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 5,709 | -3 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 5,712 | 0 | 0% |