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Schenectady City School District
Schenectady City School District is a unified school district in New York with a community population of 68,847. The median household income is $58,399 and the median age is 36.1.
68,847
Population
6370
People / sq mi
$58,399
Median Income
36.1
Median Age
Schenectady City School District covers 11 sq mi of land at 6370.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 49.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 36.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$58,399
Median Household Income
$34,175
Per Capita Income
20.4%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$168,800
Median Home Value
$1,145
Median Rent
45.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
85.7%
High School+
25.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schenectady City School District serves a community with a population of 68,847 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in New York.
The median household income in Schenectady City School District is $58,399, with a per capita income of $34,175. The poverty rate is 20.4%.
Schenectady City School District is 49.2% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 36.6% Asian, and 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Schenectady City School District, 85.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Schenectady City School District is $168,800, with a median rent of $1,145. The homeownership rate is 45.6%.
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Data for Schenectady City School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 3626010).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.