Watervliet is a city located in Albany County New York. Watervliet has a 2024 population of 10,107. Watervliet is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,357 in 2020.
The average household income in Watervliet is $63,269 with a poverty rate of 20.22%. The median age in Watervliet is 38.3 years: 36.9 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Watervliet was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,447 | 72.13% |
| Black or African American | 1,209 | 11.71% |
| Two or more races | 673 | 6.52% |
| Other race | 511 | 4.95% |
| Asian | 485 | 4.7% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,246 | 1.96 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Non Family | 2,761 | 1.19 | 21.7 | 78.3 |
| Married | 1,250 | 2.8 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 983 | 2.92 | 12.5 | 87.5 |
| Male | 252 | 2.53 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.96
Average Household Size
31.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 441 | 6.19% |
| Associates Degree | 712 | 9.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 947 | 13.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 397 | 5.57% |
| High School Graduate | 2,272 | 31.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 279 | 3.91% |
| Some College | 2,079 | 29.17% |
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 | 5,411 | 4,836 | 1,027 |
| Black | 861 | 825 | 134 |
| Hispanic | 479 | 423 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 240 | 36 |
| Asian | 242 | 203 | 108 |
| Other Race | 210 | 192 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.82%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,388 | $55,564 | $57,245 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,688 | $99,375 | $76,852 |
| High School Graduate | $40,190 | $44,205 | $38,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,604 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,729 | $50,491 | $40,807 |
| Some College | $43,616 | $52,953 | $34,263 |
$44,729
Average Earnings
$50,491
Average Male
$40,807
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.11% of Watervliet residents speak only English, while 10.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,156 | 1,324 | 18.5% |
| Multiple | 673 | 284 | 42.2% |
| Black | 1,208 | 261 | 21.61% |
| Hispanic | 1,020 | 168 | 16.47% |
| Asian | 485 | 98 | 20.21% |
20.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.48%
Male Poverty Rate
26.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Watervliet is Multiple, with 42.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Watervliet is Hispanic, with 16.47% 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 23.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.22% |
| Some College | 15.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 15% |
| Female Employed | 11.6% |
| Male Employed | 8.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,649 | $76,193 |
| Households | $51,092 | $63,269 |
| Married Families | $90,603 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,872 | $48,639 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.0%
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
634
Number of Veterans
634
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 251 |
| Korea | 94 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 49 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 238 |
| 75+ | 147 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 35 to 54 | 106 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 9.2% |
| Black | 45 | 4.82% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%
Employment Rate
4.7%
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
80.91%
Born in Watervliet
91.57%
Native Born
8.43%
Foreign Born
2.6%
Non Citizen
5.83%
Naturalized
91.57% of Watervliet residents were born in the United States, with 80.91% having been born in New York. 2.6% 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 | 9,795 | -63 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 9,858 | -62 | -0.62% |
| 2027 | 9,920 | -62 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 9,982 | -63 | -0.63% |
| 2025 | 10,045 | -62 | -0.61% |
| 2024 | 10,107 | -63 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 10,170 | -49 | -0.48% |
| 2022 | 10,219 | -84 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 10,303 | -54 | -0.52% |
| 2020 | 10,357 | 478 | 4.84% |
| 2019 | 9,879 | -88 | -0.88% |
| 2018 | 9,967 | -87 | -0.87% |
| 2017 | 10,054 | -53 | -0.52% |
| 2016 | 10,107 | -62 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 10,169 | -40 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 10,209 | -20 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 10,229 | -2 | -0.02% |
| 2012 | 10,231 | 9 | 0.09% |
| 2011 | 10,222 | -5 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 10,227 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 10,207 | -854 | -7.72% |
| 1990 | 11,061 | -293 | -2.58% |
| 1980 | 11,354 | -1,050 | -8.47% |
| 1970 | 12,404 | -1,513 | -10.87% |
| 1960 | 13,917 | -1,280 | -8.42% |
| 1950 | 15,197 | -917 | -5.69% |
| 1940 | 16,114 | 31 | 0.19% |
| 1930 | 16,083 | 10 | 0.06% |
| 1920 | 16,073 | 999 | 6.63% |
| 1910 | 15,074 | 753 | 5.26% |
| 1900 | 14,321 | 1,354 | 10.44% |
| 1890 | 12,967 | 4,147 | 47.02% |
| 1880 | 8,820 | -1,873 | -17.52% |
| 1870 | 10,693 | 1,873 | 21.24% |
| 1860 | 8,820 | 1,256 | 16.6% |
| 1850 | 7,564 | -2,231 | -22.78% |