Rensselaer County, New York
NY · FIPS 36083 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,332 | — | #433 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,915 | +17.0% | #351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,091 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $258,400 | -8.3% | #848 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,217 | +4.6% | #514 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.2% | #1,233 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Rensselaer County has a population of 160,332, making it the #433 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Rensselaer County is $87,915, ranking #351 out of 3,222 counties — 17.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 5.3%.
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The median home value in Rensselaer County is $258,400 (-8.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,217/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.8%.
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96.6% of residents in Rensselaer County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County, New York has a total population of 160,332, making it the 433rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Rensselaer County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Rensselaer County is $87,915, which ranks #351 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3%.
The median home value in Rensselaer County is $258,400, 8.3% below the national median. Renters in Rensselaer County pay a median gross rent of $1,217 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Rensselaer County, 37.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.2 min.
Rensselaer County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.2%).
All data for Rensselaer County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.