CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218.02
New York · Schenectady County · 4,392 residents · 1.294 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Schenectady County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 218.02 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,025. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $163,300.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
4,392
+2%since 2020
from 4,291 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,394 / sq mi
+2%since 2020
from 3,316 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.5
−17%since 2020
from 50.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$69,025
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $51,667 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,224
+74%since 2020
from $31,150 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.535
+40%since 2020
from 0.382 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.1%
Other services8.8%
Public administration8.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$163,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $124,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,199
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,003 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.4% in 2020
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(3,571)
Black4.2%(180)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(199)
Asian2.7%(116)
Other5.2%(225)
Diversity Score37.5%(1,609)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(2,830)
Black13.1%(577)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(129)
Asian10.6%(465)
Other8.9%(391)
Diversity Score68.4%(3,006)
Diversity Score
68
+82%since 2020
from 38 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2020
from 85.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
15.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.2 min
−16%since 2020
from 22.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2020
from 3.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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
20.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 49.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 17.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 39.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 48.9% in 2020
Female
47.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 51.1% in 2020
Foreign born
8.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 92.4% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 4,392 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 $69,025 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 $163,300, and the typical rent is about $1,199 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.5% 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 17.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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