Schenectady County, New York

Total Population: 159,603

County Seat: Schenectady

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Median Home Value

$223,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$76,989

Across all households

Median Age

39.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

35.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.7%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.1%
Hispanic or Latino8.1%
Two or More Races6.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)4.8%
Other Race1.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.6%

65 Years and Over

17.6%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.8%

No Health Insurance

3.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

35.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$76,989

Mean Household Income

$99,121

Per Capita Income

$41,529

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$223,100

Median Rent

$1,159/mo

Total Housing Units

71,051

Owner-Occupied

63.8%

Renter-Occupied

36.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.7%

Married Couple Households

41.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.9%

Average Household Size

2.33

Broadband Internet Access

88.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36093.