Schenectady County's estimated 2026 population is 166,027 with a growth rate of 1.15% 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 7.21% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Schenectady County includes 70.23% White, 10.82% Black or African American, 4.89% Asian, 4.23% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (70.23%)
Black or African American (10.82%)
Two or more races (9.42%)
Asian (4.89%)
Other race (4.23%)
Native American (0.39%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 112,082 | 70.23% |
| Black or African American | 17,273 | 10.82% |
| Two or more races | 15,031 | 9.42% |
| Asian | 7,797 | 4.89% |
| Other race | 6,750 | 4.23% |
| Native American | 616 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 54 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Schenectady County's average per capita income is $55,074. Household income levels show a median of $76,989. The poverty rate stands at 12.47%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $121,667 | $139,365 |
| Families | $98,882 | $119,259 |
| Households | $76,989 | $99,121 |
| Non Families | $53,059 | $65,238 |
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