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Waterford village, NY

ZIP 12188 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12188

12188 has a population of 11,414 with a median age of 44.5 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
89.2%+45% vs US avg
x
Black
3.3%-74% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-79% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-16% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.5%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
21.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.7%-49% vs US avg
x
High school
30.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.1%-5% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.9%-20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.7%
x
Diversity Index
20/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.4%-0% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.5%+737% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishItalianGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 12188

Poverty Rate
5.5%-52% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.4%-0% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.7%-41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.7%-34% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.5%+737% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population11,414
Median age44.5
Poverty rate5.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White89.2%
Hispanic4.4%
Black3.3%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born18.1%