Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

206,157

2.93% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

41.3

1.2% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.37%

1.98% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$86,072

6.92% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$254,900

3.2% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

101,674

1.44% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY had a population of 206k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $86,072. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew from 200,287 to 206,157, a 2.93% increase and its median household income grew from $80,505 to $86,072, a 6.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.36%), and White (Hispanic) (2.13%).

11.5% of the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.3% of the residents in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Siena College (947 degrees awarded in 2021), Aesthetic Science Institute (476878) (152 degrees), and Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program (116 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was $254,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.7%.

Most people in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY borders Otsego, Schoharie, Oneida (South) & Herkimer (South) Counties PUMA, NY, Schenectady City PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, Troy City PUMA, NY, Albany City PUMA, NY, and Columbia & Greene Counties PUMA, NY.

About the photo: New York State Capitol, Albany, NY

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Population & Diversity

Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is home to a population of 206k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.27% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (19.1k people).

In 2021, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (166k people) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 9.48k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Spanish (4,516 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,639 households), and Telugu (1,249 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

104,386

Women

50.6%

101,785

Men

49.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 206,171 inhabitants, with 49.4% men, and 50.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.3%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.3% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
166k ± 1.5k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 939
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.48k ± 971

4.49%

Hispanic Population

9.25k people

4.49% of the people in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are hispanic (9.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

India
3,210 ± 1,380 people
China
1,922 ± 1,071 people
Pakistan
1,132 ± 824 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was India, the natal country of 3,210 Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 1,922 and Pakistan with 1,132.

Foreign-Born Population

9.27%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

19.1k people

9.59%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

19.2k people

As of 2021, 9.27% of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY residents (19.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 9.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,516 households (2.31%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
2,639 households (1.35%)
Telugu
1,249 households (0.638%)

11.5% of the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.31% of the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,528 ± 392
Gulf War (2001-)
1,646 ± 264
Gulf War (1990s)
1,055 ± 234

Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY employs 102k people. The largest industries in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (8,096 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,839 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,737 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers ($332,093), Independent artists, writers, and performers ($237,971), and Other motor vehicle dealers ($174,874).

Males in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,076. The income inequality in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.453, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

48,579

Women

48.5%

51,649

Men

51.5%

The workforce of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2020 was 100,228 people, with 48.5% woman, and 51.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

102k

2021 Value

1.44%

1 Year growth

± 1.44%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 100k employees to 102k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, are Other managers (2,694 people), Registered nurses (2,365 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,158 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

102k

2021 Value

1.44%

1 Year growth

± 1.44%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 1.44%, from 100k employees to 102k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (8,096 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,839 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,737 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,939

Median earning men ± $1,870

$46,267

Median earning women ± $1,416

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,052), Public Administration ($74,681), and Information ($72,656).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($63,890), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,328), and Manufacturing ($54,976).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY awarded 1,241 degrees. The student population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,649 male students and 2,214 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are White (938 and 76.9%), followed by Black or African American (118 and 9.68%), Hispanic or Latino (74 and 6.07%), and Asian (41 and 3.36%).

The largest universities in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Siena College (947 and 76.3%), Aesthetic Science Institute (476878) (152 and 12.2%), and Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program (116 and 9.35%).

The most popular majors in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY are Accounting (128 and 10.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (117 and 9.43%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (116 and 9.35%).

The median tuition cost in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $39,925.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,863 (42.7% men and 57.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,863 students enrolled in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,857 records, of which 55.9% were women and 44.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Accounting
79 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
87 degrees awarded
General Psychology
80 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was Accounting with 79 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Siena College
947 degrees awarded
Aesthetic Science Institute (476878)
152 degrees awarded
Albany BOCES-Adult Practical Nursing Program
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Siena College with 947 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 428 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY, which is 0.526 times less than the 813 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 938 degrees mean that there were 7.95 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 118 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($39,925) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,293) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.683% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.577% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (38.2k), Bachelors Degree (35.7k), and Graduate Degree (33.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was $254,900 in 2021, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $247,000 to $254,900, a 3.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is 66.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is $86,072. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$254,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,244

$56,146

Median Property Taxes

±$1,584

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.7%

Homeownership

2021

68.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.7% of the housing units in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,072

Median Household Income

± $2,142

84.2k

Number of Households

± 2,220

In 2021, the median household income of the 84.2k households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY grew to $86,072 from the previous year's value of $80,505.

The following chart displays the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.453

2021 Wage GINI in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.34% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (10.1%)
Carpooled (7.18%)

In 2021, 78.2% of workers in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.18%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.46% of the workforce in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY (14.7k out of 200k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY is White, followed by Asian and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.8% of the population of Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 60.7% on employee plans, 11.7% on Medicaid, 14.1% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.693% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.16%

Uninsured

60.7%

Employer Coverage

11.7%

Medicaid

14.1%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.693%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY declined by 7.69% from 2.34% to 2.16%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.