COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Schenectady County

New York · 149,285 residents · 204.669 sq mi

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Schenectady County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $31,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $93,600.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 35.6

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 34%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

149,285

+2%vs 2000

vs 146,555 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

729 / sq mi

+2%vs 2000

vs 716 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

35.6

−8%vs 2000

vs 38.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024160K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$31,569

Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $41,739 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,378

−30%vs 2000

vs $21,992 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

8.3%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 10.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$93,600

+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $92,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$452

+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $572 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

65.7%

+0.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 65.4% in 2000

34.3% rent

Afford Score

3.0

+34%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic86.3%(126,538)

Black6.5%(9,456)

Hispanic / Latino3.2%(4,639)

Asian2%(2,862)

Other0%

Diversity Score27.1%(39,678)

1990

White, non-Hispanic93.4%(139,407)

Black4.3%(6,474)

Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,471)

Asian1.4%(2,091)

Other0.9%(1,313)

Diversity Score19.2%(28,696)

Diversity Score

−29%vs 2000

vs 27 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.0%

−3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 26.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.7%

−4.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

9.7%

−2.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 11.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

19.1 min

+37%vs 2000

vs 13.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schenectady County, New York?

Schenectady County, New York has about 149,285 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Schenectady County, New York earns about $31,569 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schenectady County, New York expensive?

In Schenectady County, New York, the median home is worth about $93,600, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Schenectady County, New York?

About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schenectady County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schenectady County, New York?

About 8.3% of people in Schenectady County, 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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