Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County is home to 160,369 people. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the New York rate (14.0%). The median household income is $79,623.
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| Measure | Value | New York | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 160,369 | 19,852,366 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $79,623 | $85,974 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 13.3% | 14.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 17.3% | 18.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 40.2% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $235,700 | $423,800 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,194 | $1,621 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 53.9% | 52.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 10.0% | 22.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 39.8 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.