New York Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,332 (100%) |
| Population Density | 246 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $87,915 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,000 |
| Median Home Value | $258,400 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 74,543 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 43,190 (57.9%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 23,496 (31.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 7,857 (10.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 66,686 |
| Average Household Size | 2.30 |
| Family Households | 38,830 (58.2%) |
The table below compares Rensselaer County to the other 62 counties and county equivalents in New York by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 22 | 66th |
| Population Density | # 21 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 11 | 84th |
| Per Capita Income | # 14 | 79th |
| Diversity Index | # 23 | 64th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
