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Menands

New York · 3,990 residents · 3.062 sq mi
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Menands is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,481. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $211,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,990
+2%since 2000
from 3,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,303 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
−4%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Menands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,481
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,456 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,310
+22%since 2000
from $36,288 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,100
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$977
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
59.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+25%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(3,222)
Black8.9%(347)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(106)
Asian4.3%(168)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.8%(1,399)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(2,751)
Black11.6%(461)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(152)
Asian13.2%(527)
Other2%(81)
Diversity Score60.9%(2,431)
Diversity Score
61
+70%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
27.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menands, New York?

Menands, New York has about 3,990 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Menands, New York earns about $64,481 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 $211,100, and the typical rent is about $977 a month.

How educated are people in Menands, New York?

About 54.7% 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 11.1% 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 343 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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