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Rensselaer Falls

New York · 332 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Rensselaer Falls is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
332
−1%since 2000
from 337 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,141 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,158 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
−4%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3173624084534981990201020202024Rensselaer Falls
2024483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,747
+80%since 2000
from $13,190 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
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
$78,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $498 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
−30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(324)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(313)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.3%(34)
Diversity Score
10
+176%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

Rensselaer Falls, New York has about 332 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rensselaer Falls, New York earns about $73,750 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 $78,100, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Rensselaer Falls, New York?

About 28.2% 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 5.1% 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 37 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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