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Cohoes

New York · 16,168 residents · 3.773 sq mi
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Cohoes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,443. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $145,100. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,168
+4%since 2000
from 15,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,285 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 4,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K17K18K18K1990201020202024Cohoes
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,443
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,856 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,815
+35%since 2000
from $18,416 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+37%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(14,582)
Black2%(313)
Hispanic / Latino2%(315)
Asian0.7%(106)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(1,798)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(14,269)
Black4.3%(691)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(606)
Asian0.9%(141)
Other1.8%(290)
Diversity Score25.1%(4,055)
Diversity Score
25
+117%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cohoes, New York?

Cohoes, New York has about 16,168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cohoes, New York?

The typical household in Cohoes, New York earns about $41,443 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cohoes, New York expensive?

In Cohoes, New York, the median home is worth about $145,100, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Cohoes, New York?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cohoes, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cohoes, New York?

About 14.6% of people in Cohoes, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cohoes, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cohoes, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 657 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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