Rensselaer, New York Population 2022
Rensselaer is a city located in Rensselaer County New York. Rensselaer has a 2020 population of 8,994. Rensselaer is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -4.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,373 in 2010.
The average household income in Rensselaer is $71,307 with a poverty rate of 13.83%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $965 per month, and the median house value is $143,300. The median age in Rensselaer is 35.7 years, 35.7 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Rensselaer Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rensselaerwas:
- White: 80.12%
- Two or more races: 7.17%
- Asian: 6.67%
- Black or African American: 5.48%
- Other race: 0.29%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,418 | 80.12% |
| Two or More Races | 664 | 7.17% |
| Asian | 618 | 6.67% |
| Black or African American | 507 | 5.48% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.29% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 0.27% |
Rensselaer Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,380 | 2.11 | 42.4 |
| Non Family | 2,370 | 1.17 | 35.3 |
| Married | 1,010 | 3.22 | 59 |
| Female | 742 | 3.14 | 38.5 |
| Male | 258 | 3.4 | 53.1 |
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Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 280 | 4.11% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 450 | 6.60% |
| High School Graduate | 2,348 | 34.43% |
| Some College | 987 | 14.47% |
| Associates Degree | 643 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,356 | 19.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 755 | 11.07% |
Rensselaer Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,546 | 5,025 | 1,575 |
| Asian | 464 | 326 | 261 |
| Hispanic | 331 | 287 | 95 |
| Black | 314 | 297 | 98 |
| 2+ Races | 222 | 212 | 152 |
| Other Race | 27 | 27 | |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 68.47%.
$43,610
Average Earnings
$46,230
Average Male
$39,758
Average Female
Rensselaer Language by Age
Rensselaer Language
91.18% of Rensselaer residents speak only English, while 8.82% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 5.57% of the population.
Rensselaer Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,050 | 634 | 8.99% |
| Multiple | 661 | 332 | 50.23% |
| Hispanic | 574 | 187 | 32.58% |
| Black | 507 | 164 | 32.35% |
| Asian | 618 | 26 | 4.21% |
| Native | 25 | 25 | 100.00% |
| Other | 8 | NaN% |
13.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.95%
Male Poverty Rate
17.91%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rensselaer
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rensselaer is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rensselaer is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.34%.
Rensselaer Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.2%
Male Marriage Rate
27.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Rensselaer Married by Age and Sex
Rensselaer Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Rensselaer Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 332 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 34 | 7.07% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 4.28% |
| Black | 12 | 2.98% |
Rensselaer Veterans by Education
2.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
81.15%
Born in Rensselaer
93.31%
Native Born
6.69%
Foreign Born
3.76%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
93.31% of Rensselaer residents were born in the United States, with 81.15% having been born in New York. 3.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,994 | -59 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 9,053 | -59 | -0.65% |
| 2020 | 9,112 | -59 | -0.64% |
| 2019 | 9,171 | -59 | -0.64% |
| 2018 | 9,230 | 9 | 0.10% |
| 2017 | 9,221 | -68 | -0.73% |
| 2016 | 9,289 | -26 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 9,315 | -108 | -1.15% |
| 2014 | 9,423 | -52 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 9,475 | -54 | -0.57% |
| 2012 | 9,529 | 18 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 9,511 | 138 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 9,373 | 1,612 | 1.91% |
| 2000 | 7,761 | -494 | -0.62% |
| 1990 | 8,255 | -792 | -0.91% |
| 1980 | 9,047 | -1,089 | -1.13% |
| 1970 | 10,136 | -370 | -0.36% |
| 1960 | 10,506 | -350 | -0.33% |
| 1950 | 10,856 | 88 | 0.08% |
| 1940 | 10,768 | -455 | -0.41% |
| 1930 | 11,223 | 400 | 0.36% |
| 1920 | 10,823 | 112 | 0.10% |
| 1910 | 10,711 | 3,245 | 3.68% |
| 1900 | 7,466 | 165 | 0.22% |
| 1890 | 7,301 | 4,006 | 8.28% |
| 1880 | 3,295 | 0.00% |