CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 205
New York · Schenectady County · 5,050 residents · 0.678 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Schenectady County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 205 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $212,600.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
5,050
−3%since 2020
from 5,203 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
7,448 / sq mi
−3%since 2020
from 7,674 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−4%since 2020
from 41.5 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$74,697
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $75,134 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,642
+20%since 2020
from $33,146 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
+18%since 2020
from 0.340 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.4%
Other services8.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
Public administration7.3%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
Retail trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$212,600
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $140,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,590
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,143 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 14.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+52%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(4,112)
Black9%(470)
Hispanic / Latino7%(362)
Asian2.1%(107)
Other2.9%(152)
Diversity Score45.1%(2,349)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.3%(3,047)
Black6.5%(327)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(1,028)
Asian7.9%(399)
Other4.9%(249)
Diversity Score72.7%(3,672)
Diversity Score
73
+61%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.6% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.6 min
+25%since 2020
from 23.0 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2020
from 86.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
11.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 67.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
49.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
11.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 92.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 5,050 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $74,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $212,600, and the typical rent is about $1,590 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 34.1% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 16.3% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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