New York Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 160,369 (100%) |
| Population Density | 784 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 51 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $79,623 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,516 |
| Median Home Value | $235,700 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 71,244 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 42,844 (60.1%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24,058 (33.8%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 4,342 (6.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 66,902 |
| Average Household Size | 2.32 |
| Family Households | 38,718 (57.9%) |
The table below compares Schenectady 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 | # 21 | 67th |
| Population Density | # 12 | 82nd |
| Median Household Income | # 18 | 72nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 20 | 69th |
| Diversity Index | # 13 | 80th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE New York Census Data Comparison Tool.
