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Schenectady County

New York · 146,555 residents · 204.669 sq mi
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Schenectady County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,739. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $92,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146,555
−2%since 1990
from 149,285 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
716 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 729 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.6
+8%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
145K149K153K158K162K1990201020202024Schenectady County
2024160K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,739
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,992
+43%since 1990
from $15,378 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.9%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $452 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
34.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−25%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(139,407)
Black4.3%(6,474)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2,471)
Asian1.4%(2,091)
Diversity Score19.2%(28,696)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(126,538)
Black6.5%(9,456)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(4,639)
Asian2%(2,862)
Diversity Score27.1%(39,678)
Diversity Score
27
+41%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 146,555 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Schenectady County, New York earns about $41,739 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 $92,300, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Schenectady County, New York?

About 26.3% 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 10.9% of people in Schenectady County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schenectady County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schenectady County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,730 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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