CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 209
New York · Schenectady County · 3,821 residents · 0.285 sq mi
Notable rankings
#69highest rent burden in NY#807 US87.9%#141lowest low home value in NY$92,800#181highest high poverty in NY#1961 US42.5%#187lowest young in NY27.1 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Schenectady County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 209 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,336. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $92,800. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Schenectady County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,821
+6%since 2020
from 3,621 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
13,407 / sq mi
+6%since 2020
from 12,705 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
27.1
−11%since 2020
from 30.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,336
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $31,167 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,356
+19%since 2020
from $16,293 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+18.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.525
+19%since 2020
from 0.441 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.3%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
Information20%
Arts, entertainment, food12.9%
Retail trade8.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
Construction3.8%
Other services1.5%
Public administration1.3%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$92,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $90,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,002 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
23.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 19.2% in 2020
76.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2020
from 32.0% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2020
from 18.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
87.9%
+36.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−1%since 2020
from 2.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(602)
Black28.2%(1,020)
Hispanic / Latino27.4%(993)
Asian6.8%(248)
Other20.9%(758)
Diversity Score96.2%(3,482)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.3%(814)
Black25.7%(983)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(607)
Asian4.3%(163)
Other32.8%(1,254)
Diversity Score94.2%(3,600)
Diversity Score
94
−2%since 2020
from 96 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2020
from 62.7% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.2 min
+20%since 2020
from 19.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.5%
+19.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
11.8%
−11.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% 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
35.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
13.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−11.7 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
+13.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.0%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.9% in 2020
Female
54.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.1% in 2020
Foreign born
28.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.5% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2020
from 86.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 80.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% 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 3,821 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 $32,336 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 10.5% 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 42.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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