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Saratoga County, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in New York

The population of Saratoga County, New York is 237,075 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in New York. The median household income is $99,653, the median home value is $324,800, and the median age is 43.4.

The population of Saratoga County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (220,123 → 240,360), a +0.63% annualized rate.

Saratoga County within New York · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

237,075

Population

+0.63%

Annual growth

293

People / sq mi

$99,653

Median Income

$324,800

Median Home Value

Saratoga County covers 810 sq mi of land at 292.7 people per square mile.

About Saratoga County, NY

Among US counties, Saratoga County stands out first on household income: a median of $99,653, above the US median of $78,538. With 237,075 residents, Saratoga County is a county in New York. It ranks #16 among counties in New York by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $99,653, putting Saratoga County near the top of US counties. Very few residents live in poverty — 4.3%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $324,800, with typical rent around $1,347.

The population is unusually well-credentialed for US counties — 43.8% of adults have a four-year degree, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 15.7% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Taken together, the income and housing figures place Saratoga County firmly in the higher-cost, higher-earning tier of US counties — a profile that tends to track dense job markets and competitive housing.

Saratoga County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Saratoga County had a population of 220,123 in 2010 and 240,360 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 240,360 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.63%.

2024 · 240K20102024
Saratoga County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

240,360

Population (2024)

220,123

Population (2010)

240,360

Peak (2024)

0.63%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
2010220,123
2011221,136
2012222,527
2013224,151
2014224,605
2015226,182
2016227,189
2017229,314
2018230,127
2019229,635
2020235,811
2021237,885
2022238,491
2023238,873
2024240,360

Race & Ethnicity

White89.3%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.4

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

19.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.7%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
12.9%
45–54
13.6%
55–59
7.6%
60–64
7.3%
65–74
11.7%
75–84
5.7%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 15.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$99,653+$15,075 vs state
Mean household income$128,469
Per-capita income$54,698
Poverty rate4.3%-5.5% vs state
Unemployment rate2.0%
Employment-to-population63.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.7%
Finance & real estate
12.1%
Manufacturing
10.7%
Information
8.2%
Education & health care
8.0%
Public administration
7.0%
Construction
6.0%
Retail trade
4.2%

The largest employment sector in Saratoga County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

1.5%

Carpool

75.2%

Public transit

15.7%

Work from home

25.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$324,800$-78,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,347

Median rent

72.2%

Homeownership rate

111,127

Total housing units

89.8%

Occupied

10.2%

Vacant

27.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.4%

With health insurance

95.4%

With broadband internet

18.3%

Foreign-born

7.3%

Veterans (18+)

11.4%

With a disability

92.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.2%

High School+

43.8%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Saratoga County, New York has a population of 237,075 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in New York. Population density is 293 people per square mile.

The population of Saratoga County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (220,123 → 240,360), a +0.63% annualized rate.

The median household income in Saratoga County, New York is $99,653, with mean (average) household income of $128,469 and per-capita income of $54,698. 4.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Saratoga County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.3%), Black or African American (1.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Saratoga County, New York is 43.4 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.

The median home value in Saratoga County is $324,800 and median monthly rent is $1,347. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 111,127 total housing units, 10.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Saratoga County, New York is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

New York is among the largest cities associated with Saratoga County, New York, with a population of 8,516,202.

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

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