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Population Review

Latham, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Latham, New York is 14,327 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 142nd-largest city in New York. The median household income is $101,580, the median home value is $300,300, and the median age is 41.2.

14,327

Population

2478

People / sq mi

$101,580

Median Income

$300,300

Median Home Value

Latham covers 5.8 sq mi of land at 2478 people per square mile.

About Latham, NY

Latham is a city in New York with a population of 14,327. It ranks #142 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

The median household income in Latham is $101,580, above the US median of $74,580. 6.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $300,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,417. The homeownership rate of 63.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Latham reflects 44.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 14.9% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White74.5%
Black or African American5.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$101,580

Median Household Income

$48,605

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$300,300

Median Home Value

$1,417

Median Rent

63.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

94.7%

High School+

44.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.5%

Drive Alone

70.9%

Public Transit

14.9%

Work From Home

20.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.4%

Foreign Born

84.1%

Non-English at Home

5.9%

Veterans

9.1%

With Disability

99.2%

Health Insurance

97.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.9%
Public Administration10.9%
Information7.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.5%
Manufacturing6.4%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.8%
Retail Trade5.7%
Construction2.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Latham, New York has a population of 14,327 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 142nd-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Latham, New York is $101,580, with 6.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Latham, New York is $300,300, with median monthly rent at $1,417 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.

The median age in Latham, New York is 41.2 years. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.