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Population Review

Rensselaer County, NY — Population & Demographics

Rensselaer County, NY has a population of 160,341. The median household income is $86,663 and the median age is 40.2.

160,341

Population

$86,663

Median Income

$244,300

Median Home Value

40.2

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White81.4%
Black or African American6.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$86,663

Median Household Income

$45,113

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$244,300

Median Home Value

$1,182

Median Rent

64.1%

Homeownership

Education

92.7%

High School+

37.3%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Rensselaer County, NY has a population of 160,341 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Rensselaer County, NY is $86,663.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.