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Schenectady

New York · 67,047 residents · 10.808 sq mi
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Schenectady has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,773. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
67,047
+8%since 2000
from 61,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,203 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 5,720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+1%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
61K63K65K67K70K1990201020202024Schenectady
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,773
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,378 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,493
+49%since 2000
from $17,076 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$919
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $548 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.7% in 2000
58.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+1%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(46,069)
Black14%(8,651)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(3,632)
Asian2%(1,222)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(29,115)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(29,147)
Black20.2%(13,541)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(8,758)
Asian6.5%(4,352)
Other10.9%(7,310)
Diversity Score87.9%(58,935)
Diversity Score
88
+87%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
15.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schenectady, New York?

Schenectady, New York has about 67,047 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schenectady, New York earns about $47,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schenectady, New York expensive?

In Schenectady, New York, the median home is worth about $113,200, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Schenectady, New York?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Schenectady, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schenectady, New York?

About 20.1% of people in Schenectady, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schenectady, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schenectady, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,481 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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