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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Menands

New York · 3,910 residents · 3.062 sq mi
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Menands is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,456. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $127,200. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,910
−10%since 1990
from 4,333 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,277 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,415 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+4%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Menands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,456
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,640 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,288
+18%since 1990
from $30,837 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$127,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $126,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$724
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $541 in 1990
US average: $602
39.5%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
60.5% rent
2.6
−24%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(3,947)
Black5.7%(246)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(72)
Asian3%(131)
Diversity Score24.1%(1,045)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,222)
Black8.9%(347)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(106)
Asian4.3%(168)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,399)
36
+48%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.9%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.1%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−20%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menands, New York?

Menands, New York has about 3,910 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Menands, New York earns about $48,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menands, New York expensive?

In Menands, New York, the median home is worth about $127,200, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Menands, New York?

About 43.9% of adults age 25 and over in Menands, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menands, New York?

About 5.4% of people in Menands, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menands, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Menands, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 423 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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