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Population Review

Schenectady County, NY — Population & Demographics

Schenectady County, NY has a population of 159,603. The median household income is $76,989 and the median age is 39.6.

159,603

Population

$76,989

Median Income

$223,100

Median Home Value

39.6

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White70.2%
Black or African American10.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$76,989

Median Household Income

$41,529

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Housing

$223,100

Median Home Value

$1,159

Median Rent

63.8%

Homeownership

Education

91.8%

High School+

35.1%

Bachelor's+

Frequently Asked Questions

Schenectady County, NY has a population of 159,603 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Schenectady County, NY is $76,989.

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