Schenectady County's estimated 2026 population is 163,415 with a growth rate of 0.51% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Schenectady County is the 21st largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 154,867 and has seen a growth of 5.52% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.6 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 37.9 years
There are 125,956 adults, (28,630 of whom are seniors) in Schenectady County.
Female: 81,567 (50.9%)
Male: 78,802 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Schenectady County includes 69.14% White, 10.26% Black or African American, 4.96% Asian, 4.35% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 110,883 | 69.14% |
| Two or more races | 17,431 | 10.87% |
| Black or African American | 16,461 | 10.26% |
| Asian | 7,947 | 4.96% |
| Other race | 6,983 | 4.35% |
| Native American | 625 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.02% |
Schenectady County's average per capita income is $58,372. Household income levels show a median of $79,623. The poverty rate stands at 13.27%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $126,370 | $146,585 |
| Families | $103,499 | $126,164 |
| Households | $79,623 | $102,936 |
| Non Families | $52,113 | $66,115 |
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