Schenectady County, New York
NY · FIPS 36093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,369 | — | #432 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,623 | +6.0% | #602 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,240 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $235,700 | -16.4% | #1,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,194 | +2.7% | #544 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | +5.3% | #1,596 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Schenectady County has a population of 160,369, making it the #432 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Schenectady County is $79,623, ranking #602 out of 3,222 counties — 6.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 13.3% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.
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The median home value in Schenectady County is $235,700 (-16.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,194/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.0%.
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96.9% of residents in Schenectady County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.7% above the national rate.
About Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County, New York has a total population of 160,369, making it the 432nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schenectady County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schenectady County is $79,623, which ranks #602 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.
The median home value in Schenectady County is $235,700, 16.4% below the national median. Renters in Schenectady County pay a median gross rent of $1,194 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schenectady County, 36.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.0 min.
Schenectady County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 67.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (9.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.3%).
All data for Schenectady 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.