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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rensselaer Falls

New York · 337 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Rensselaer Falls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $45,700. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

337
−9%since 1990
from 369 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,158 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,268 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+5%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3173624084534981990201020202024Rensselaer Falls
2024483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,417
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,136 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,190
+20%since 1990
from $10,978 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$498
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
72.6%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.9% in 1990
27.4% rent
1.5
+53%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(369)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(17)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.8%(13)
4
−18%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+15.5 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−11%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

Rensselaer Falls, New York has about 337 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

The typical household in Rensselaer Falls, New York earns about $30,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rensselaer Falls, New York expensive?

In Rensselaer Falls, New York, the median home is worth about $45,700, and the typical rent is about $498 a month.

How educated are people in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rensselaer Falls, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

About 12.1% of people in Rensselaer Falls, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rensselaer Falls, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rensselaer Falls, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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