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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rensselaer

New York · 7,761 residents · 3.179 sq mi
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Rensselaer has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,730. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $83,300.

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
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,761
−6%since 1990
from 8,255 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,441 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 2,597 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+8%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Rensselaer
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,730
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,729 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,674
+58%since 1990
from $12,432 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $75,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $387 in 1990
US average: $602
49.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 49.9% in 1990
50.3% rent
2.4
−19%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,809)
Black4.4%(361)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(113)
Asian0.4%(33)
Diversity Score15.9%(1,311)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(6,821)
Black6.9%(536)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(165)
Asian1.1%(85)
Diversity Score23.8%(1,847)
24
+50%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−24%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer, New York?

Rensselaer, New York has about 7,761 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rensselaer, New York earns about $34,730 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rensselaer, New York expensive?

In Rensselaer, New York, the median home is worth about $83,300, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Rensselaer, New York?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rensselaer, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rensselaer, New York?

About 12.8% of people in Rensselaer, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rensselaer, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Rensselaer, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 494 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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