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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 2025 population of 10,045. Watervliet is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -3.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,357 in 2020.

The average household income in Watervliet is $67,885 with a poverty rate of 19.91%.The median age in Watervliet is 39 years: 39 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.

10K
Total Population
7,487
Density (mi²)
-62 -0.61%
Growth

Watervliet Population

Watervliet Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Watervliet includes 75.39% White, 8.85% Black or African American, 3.61% other race, 3.17% Asian, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White7,75475.39%
Two or more races9248.98%
Black or African American9108.85%
Other race3713.61%
Asian3263.17%

Watervliet Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Watervliet's average per capita income is $50,540. Household income levels show a median of $55,897. The poverty rate stands at 19.91%.

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$105,603-
Families$65,089$80,769
Households$55,897$67,885
Non Families$45,385$53,820

$50,540

Average Income

$55,897

Median Household Income

19.91%

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)