Watervliet is a starting point for geographic scope, not a demand forecast
The 2020–2024 ACS 5-year population estimate is 10,287, with a margin of error of 35. That relationship matters when you define a county-based footprint: Watervliet belongs to Albany County, while the city and county remain different geographic units.
Recommended approach
Use Watervliet and Albany County as clearly labeled geographic choices in your review. Compare them with the areas your firm actually serves, then decide whether the first scope should be Watervliet, Albany County, additional New York counties, or a broader state footprint.
