CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 327
New York · Schenectady County · 3,844 residents · 0.885 sq mi
TRACT SHAPE · Schenectady County, NY
The short version
Census Tract 327 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $203,000.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% 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
3,844
−2%since 2020
from 3,921 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4,344 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 4,431 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
Unchangedsince 2020
from 37.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,667
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $64,124 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,257
+26%since 2020
from $28,720 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.336
+2%since 2020
from 0.328 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.2%
Retail trade13.4%
Other services9.1%
Public administration7.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$203,000
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $153,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,221
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $819 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.7% in 2020
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 23.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+25.2 ptssince 2020
from 19.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+17%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(3,388)
Black7.5%(295)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(11)
Asian2.1%(81)
Other3.7%(146)
Diversity Score30.7%(1,205)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,023)
Black8.7%(336)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(258)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(227)
Diversity Score45.7%(1,758)
Diversity Score
46
+49%since 2020
from 31 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.0 min
−9%since 2020
from 24.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 2.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.2% 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
3.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2020
from 35.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
46.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
Female
53.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 59.5% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 9.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 91.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 3,844 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 $72,667 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 $203,000, and the typical rent is about $1,221 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 28.7% 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 12.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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