Rensselaer County, New York
Total Population: 160,341
County Seat: Troy
Median Home Value
$244,300
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$86,663
Across all households
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
19.2%
65 Years and Over
17.9%
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
96.8%
No Health Insurance
3.3%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
92.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
37.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
9.4%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$86,663
Mean Household Income
$106,010
Per Capita Income
$45,113
Unemployment Rate (16+)
5.6%
In Labor Force (19–64)
80.0%
SNAP / Food Stamps
10.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$244,300
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
Total Housing Units
74,388
Owner-Occupied
64.1%
Renter-Occupied
35.9%
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Married Couple Households
42.2%
Cohabiting Couple Households
10.1%
Male Householder, No Partner
19.5%
Female Householder, No Partner
28.3%
Average Household Size
2.32
Broadband Internet Access
90.2%
Housing Built Since 2010
7.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36083.