Demographics & People — Watervliet, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 10,285 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~10,300 |
| Median Age | 40.8 |
| Total Households | 5,265 |
| Family Households | 2,363 |
| Average Household Size | 1.95 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7,754 |
| Black or African American | 910 |
| Asian | 326 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 736 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Irish | 2,323 |
| Other groups | 2,260 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,083 |
| German | 1,654 |
| Italian | 1,528 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 1,021 |
| English | 781 |
| American | 749 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 538 |
| French (except Basque) | 460 |
Language
| English Only | 9,072 |
| Spanish | 272 |
| Population 5+ | 9,795 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 634 |
| Population 18+ | 8,265 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Watervliet, New York.