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Menands

New York · 4,554 residents · 3.062 sq mi
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Menands has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,911. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $247,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,554
+16%since 2000
from 3,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,487 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,277 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
−13%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Menands
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,911
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,456 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,306
+8%since 2000
from $36,288 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,240
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
63.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(2,530)
Black18.6%(849)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(231)
Asian16%(730)
Other6.8%(311)
Diversity Score79.9%(3,639)
Diversity Score
80
+123%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.4%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.9%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
18.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−93.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menands, New York?

Menands, New York has about 4,554 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Menands, New York earns about $68,911 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 $247,300, and the typical rent is about $1,240 a month.

How educated are people in Menands, New York?

About 66.4% 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 15.4% of people in Menands, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menands, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Menands, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 221 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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