Rensselaer County, New York

Total Population: 160,341

County Seat: Troy

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)79.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Two or More Races4.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.1%
Other Race0.4%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

37.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

9.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.