Ballston Spa, New York
Ballston Spa: City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
About
Ballston Spa is a city located in the county of Saratoga in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,409 and a population density of 1,297 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,189 inhabitants.
The city was created 254 years ago in 1770.
Quick Facts about Ballston Spa
| Population : | 5,189 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New York (United States) |
| County : | Saratoga County |
| Postal code : | 12020 |
| Area : | 4.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 315 feet / 96 meters |
| Capital city : | Ballston Spa is capital of Saratoga County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1771 (254 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 18:33:27 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,245 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.24% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ballston Spa is located at 43°0'3"N 73°50'56"W (43.0009100, -73.8490100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ballston Spa decreased by 4.24% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,409 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,438 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,435 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,427 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,400 | -0.5% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,404 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,351 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,305 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,272 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,226 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,189 | -0.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 25,388 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 25,531 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 24,962 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 25,529 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 54.1% |
| White only, percent : | 89.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.2% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,714 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,931 |
Ballston Spa zip code is 12020.
County name: Saratoga, County
fips: 36091
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 10,931 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $97,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $931 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $399 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $649 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 15 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,286 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 73.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 17,197 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 99,399 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,124,067 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 253,719 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,903 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,261 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,024 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.3% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 508 |
| 2019 total employment : | 6,806 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 258,418 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.4% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,409 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,007 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 984 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 577 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 89 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,819 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,768 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 36.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 692.24 |
People born in Ballston Spa (15)
People born in Ballston Spa, including Union Army general Abner Doubleday, ice hockey player John Christian Ruid, dermatologist George Henry Fox, .
List
- Charles Babcock (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1829
- Fessenden Nott Otis (American urologist) he was born in 06/03/1825
- Gerry Perry (American football player) he was born in 17/07/1930
- Ira Thomas (American baseball player) he was born in 22/01/1881
- Levi Hubbell (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1808
- Scott Cherry (American basketball player-coach) he was born in 18/02/1971
- Todd Waring (American actor) he was born in 28/04/1955
- James M. Cook (American politician) he was born in 19/11/1807
- William W. Morris (American Civil War officer) he was born in 31/08/1801
- Roy Kenneth Hack (American classical philologist) he was born in 03/07/1884
- Benjamin Sherman (American athletics competitor) he was born in 05/04/1881
- Amelia Josephine Cook (American litterateur)
Schools in Ballston Spa
College & universities near Ballston Spa, NY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 455239 | John Paolo's Xtreme Beauty Institute-Goldwell Product Artistry | Ballston Spa (NY) | 12020 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ballston Spa, NY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| FED | Fort Edward station | 70 East St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ballston Spa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ballston Spa Post Office | Ballston Spa (NY) | 12020 |
Other cities in Saratoga County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Saratoga County , NY. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Park | 36,240 | Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA |
| Saratoga Springs | 28,287 | City in Saratoga County, New York, United States |
| Gates | 28,259 | Town in New York, United States |
| Halfmoon | 24,769 | City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America |
| Milton | 19,262 | Census designated place in New York |
| Wilton | 16,954 | Town in New York |
| Malta | 15,476 | Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States |
| Waterford | 8,421 | Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States |
| Greenfield | 7,689 | Town in Saratoga County, New York, United States |
| Corinth | 6,379 | Town of the United States |
| Northumberland | 5,059 | Town in the US state of New York |
| Mechanicville | 5,007 | City in New York, USA |
| Charlton | 4,175 | Town in New York |
| South Glens Falls | 3,617 | City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America |
| Country Knolls | 2,224 | Census-designated place in Saratoga County, New York |
| Hadley | 1,997 | Town in New York |
Distance to Other Cities
Ballston Spa distances to largest New York cities
