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Schenectady County

New York · 158,061 residents · 204.669 sq mi
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Schenectady County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,488. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
158,061
+8%since 2000
from 146,555 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
772 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+4%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
145K149K153K158K162K1990201020202024Schenectady County
2024160K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,488
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,739 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,379
+52%since 2000
from $21,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$964
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $572 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
38.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(104,878)
Black10.1%(15,943)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(12,505)
Asian5.2%(8,281)
Other6.3%(10,014)
Diversity Score62%(98,064)
Segregation Score45.4%(71,684)
Diversity Score
62
+129%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
45
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.4%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schenectady County, New York?

Schenectady County, New York has about 158,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schenectady County, New York earns about $66,488 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 $172,500, and the typical rent is about $964 a month.

How educated are people in Schenectady County, New York?

About 32.1% 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 11.4% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,776 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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