Rensselaer County, New York
Rensselaer County is home to 160,332 people. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line, below the New York rate (14.0%). The median household income is $87,915.
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| Measure | Value | New York | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,332 | 19,852,366 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $87,915 | $85,974 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 11.8% | 14.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.8% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.4% | 5.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.6% | 40.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $258,400 | $423,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,217 | $1,621 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 47.5% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 5.6% | 22.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 40.1 years | 39.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Berkshire County, Massachusetts
- Albany County
- Columbia County
- Greene County
- Saratoga County
- Washington County
- Bennington County, Vermont
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.