New York

Saratoga

235,509
2020 population
1800
first census record
23
census records

About Saratoga

Saratoga, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1800, when it recorded a population of 24,564. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 235,509.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 19 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Raid on Saratoga NY 1745, Raid on Saratoga NY 1745 (King George's War), Battle of Saratoga NY 1745 (King George's War), and 82 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020235,509
2010219,607
2000200,635
1990181,276
1980153,759
1970121,679
196089,096
195074,869
194065,606
193063,314
192060,029
191061,917
190061,089
189057,663
188055,156
187051,529
186051,729
185045,646
184040,553
183038,679
182036,052
181033,147
180024,564
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Saratoga

Military engagements that took place in Saratoga, New York.

Raid on Saratoga NY 1745
1745
Raid on Saratoga NY 1745 (King George's War)
1745
Battle of Saratoga NY 1745 (King George's War)
1745
King George's War – Raid on Saratoga NY 1745
1745
Raid on Saratoga 1745
1745
Saratoga Raid NY 1745
1745
Action at Half Moon (NY, 1758)
1758
Battle of Bemis Heights (Second Saratoga)
1777
Battle of Saratoga — Freeman's Farm (First)
1777
Battle of Saratoga — Bemis Heights (Second)
1777
Battle of Freeman's Farm
1777
Battle of Bemis Heights
1777
Battle of Saratoga – Bemis Heights Oct 7 1777
1777
Battle of Saratoga – Freeman's Farm Sep 19 1777
1777
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga
1777
Battle of Freeman's Farm (First Saratoga)
1777
Storming of Fort George 1780
1780
Raid on Ballstown (1780)
1780
Palatine German Settlements – Palatine Bridge Skirmish 1780
1780

Historic places in Saratoga

National Register of Historic Places listings in Saratoga, New York.

CATAWISSA (tugboat)
Waterford
Marshall House
Schuylerville
Union Avenue Historic District
Saratoga Springs
Royal Blockhouse, The
Moreau
Casino-Congress Park-Circular Street Historic District
Saratoga Springs
Clifton Park Hotel
Clifton Park and Halfmoon
East Side Historic District
Saratoga Springs
Saratoga Spa State Park District
Saratoga Springs
Oakcliff
Crescent
Drinkhall, The
Saratoga Springs
Grant Cottage
Mount McGregor
Parks-Bentley House
South Glens Falls
Rexford, Cyrus, House
Rexford
Ellsworth, Col. Elmer E., Monument and Grave
Mechanicville
Todd, Hiram Charles, House
Saratoga Springs
Brookside
Ballston Spa
Gansevoort Mansion
Gansevoort
Charlton Historic District
Charlton
Union Mill Complex
Ballston Spa
Crescent Methodist Episcopal Church
Crescent
Rayfiel, David, House
Day
West, George, House
Rock City Falls
Davis-Ferris Organ
Village of Round Lake
Saratoga National Historical Park
Albany
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Frequently asked about Saratoga

When does Saratoga first appear in the US census?
Saratoga, New York first appears in the federal census in 1800, with a recorded population of 24,564.
What is the population of Saratoga?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Saratoga had a recorded population of 235,509.
Were any battles fought in Saratoga?
19 documented military engagements took place in Saratoga, including Raid on Saratoga NY 1745, Raid on Saratoga NY 1745 (King George's War), Battle of Saratoga NY 1745 (King George's War).
How many historic places are in Saratoga?
82 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Saratoga, New York.
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