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Niskayuna

New York · 20,787 residents · 11.876 sq mi
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Niskayuna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,746. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 15,892 residents. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $278,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 56% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,787
+325%since 2019
from 4,895 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Population density
1,750 / sq mi
+325%since 2019
from 412 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+8%since 2019
from 40.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2011 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,746
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $110,649 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,581
+11%since 2019
from $44,853 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$278,000
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $219,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,273
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,142 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−7.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.7% in 2019
22.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2011 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(4,076)
Black1.8%(90)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(281)
Asian5.9%(291)
Other3.2%(157)
Diversity Score37.3%(1,826)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(15,411)
Black4.4%(909)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(927)
Asian11.2%(2,338)
Other3.6%(753)
Diversity Score50.9%(10,579)
Diversity Score
51
+36%since 2019
from 37 in 2019
2011 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 62.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 99.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 34.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
−9%since 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 2.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 64.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
66.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
Female
51.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 53.8% in 2019
Foreign born
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niskayuna, New York?

Niskayuna, New York has about 20,787 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Niskayuna, New York earns about $110,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niskayuna, New York expensive?

In Niskayuna, New York, the median home is worth about $278,000, and the typical rent is about $1,273 a month.

How educated are people in Niskayuna, New York?

About 62.0% of adults age 25 and over in Niskayuna, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niskayuna, New York?

About 2.5% of people in Niskayuna, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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