Schenectady City PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

157,515

1.57% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12%

5.01% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$69,891

5.12% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$178,000

3.19% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

71,531

0.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Schenectady City PUMA, NY had a population of 158k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $69,891. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew from 155,086 to 157,515, a 1.57% increase and its median household income grew from $66,488 to $69,891, a 5.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schenectady City PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (71.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (9.35%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.27%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.64%), and White (Hispanic) (2.44%).

9.03% of the households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Schenectady City PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Union College (196866) (542 degrees awarded in 2021), Schenectady County Community College (490 degrees), and Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady (102 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was $178,000, and the homeownership rate was 64.3%.

Most people in Schenectady City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Schenectady City PUMA, NY borders Otsego, Schoharie, Oneida (South) & Herkimer (South) Counties PUMA, NY, Fulton & Montgomery Counties PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (South & Central) PUMA, NY, Saratoga County (Outer) PUMA, NY, and Albany County (Outside Albany City) PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Schenectady City PUMA, NY is home to a population of 158k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 10.2% of Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (16.1k people).

In 2021, there were 7.65 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Schenectady City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.7k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 8.3k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Spanish (5,247 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (937 households), and Italian (897 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,284

Women

50.9%

77,345

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 157,629 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Schenectady City PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schenectady City PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 634
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.7k ± 908
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.3k ± 1.06k

7.45%

Hispanic Population

11.7k people

7.45% of the people in Schenectady City PUMA, NY are hispanic (11.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Schenectady City PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Guyana
5,254 ± 1,750 people
India
963 ± 760 people
China
742 ± 667 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Guyana, the natal country of 5,254 Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents, followed by India with 963 and China with 742.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

16.1k people

9.95%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

15.4k people

As of 2021, 10.2% of Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents (16.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 9.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Schenectady City PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
5,247 households (3.54%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
937 households (0.632%)
Italian
897 households (0.605%)

9.03% of the households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Spanish. 3.54% of the households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,809 ± 431
Gulf War (2001-)
1,679 ± 371
Gulf War (1990s)
941 ± 245

Schenectady City PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Schenectady City PUMA, NY employs 71.5k people. The largest industries in Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (4,766 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,276 people), and Construction (3,579 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($128,185), Management of companies & enterprises ($127,648), and Scientific research & development services ($112,172).

Males in Schenectady City PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,159. The income inequality in Schenectady City PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

35,541

Women

50%

35,479

Men

50%

The workforce of Schenectady City PUMA, NY in 2020 was 71,020 people, with 50% woman, and 50% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Schenectady City PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

71.5k

2021 Value

0.72%

1 Year growth

± 0.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.72%, from 71k employees to 71.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schenectady City PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (2,211 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,024 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,918 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schenectady City PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

71.5k

2021 Value

0.72%

1 Year growth

± 0.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew at a rate of 0.72%, from 71k employees to 71.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schenectady City PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,766 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,276 people), and Construction (3,579 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schenectady City PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Schenectady City PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,063

Median earning men ± $2,179

$39,275

Median earning women ± $1,667

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,392), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,676), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,234).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Information ($69,423), Public Administration ($62,519), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($59,466).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Schenectady City PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Schenectady City PUMA, NY awarded 1,268 degrees. The student population of Schenectady City PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,857 male students and 3,293 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Schenectady City PUMA, NY are White (834 and 67.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (101 and 8.21%), Black or African American (92 and 7.48%), and Asian (84 and 6.83%).

The largest universities in Schenectady City PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Union College (196866) (542 and 42.7%), Schenectady County Community College (490 and 38.6%), and Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady (102 and 8.04%).

The most popular majors in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Welding Technology (85 and 6.7%), General Business Administration & Management (76 and 5.99%), and General Political Science & Government (63 and 4.97%).

The median tuition cost in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $61,308.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Schenectady City PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 47%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,150 (46.5% men and 53.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,150 students enrolled in Schenectady City PUMA, NY, 46.5% men and 53.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,002 records, of which 50.6% were women and 49.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
63 degree-majors awarded
General Economics
43 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
38 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was General Political Science & Government with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Union College (196866)
542 degrees awarded
Schenectady County Community College
490 degrees awarded
Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady
102 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Union College (196866) with 542 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 581 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Schenectady City PUMA, NY, which is 0.846 times less than the 687 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 834 degrees mean that there were 8.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 101 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,308) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($916) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,850) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.16% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Schenectady City PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.6k), Some college (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (22.3k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was $178,000 in 2021, which is 0.727 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $172,500 to $178,000, a 3.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Schenectady City PUMA, NY is 64.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Schenectady City PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 22.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schenectady City PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Schenectady City PUMA, NY is $69,891. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$178,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,652

$39,234

Median Property Taxes

±$1,274

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Schenectady City PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Schenectady City PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

64.3%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 64.3% of the housing units in Schenectady City PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Schenectady City PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Schenectady City PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$69,891

Median Household Income

± $2,215

61k

Number of Households

± 1,853

In 2021, the median household income of the 61k households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew to $69,891 from the previous year's value of $66,488.

The following chart displays the households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.408

2021 Wage GINI in Schenectady City PUMA, NY

0.418

2020 Wage GINI in Schenectady City PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.26% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Schenectady City PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Schenectady City PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Schenectady City PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76%)
Worked At Home (8.4%)
Carpooled (7.89%)

In 2021, 76% of workers in Schenectady City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.4%) and those who carpooled to work (7.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schenectady City PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.37% of the workforce in Schenectady City PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Schenectady City PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schenectady City PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schenectady City PUMA, NY (18.3k out of 153k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schenectady City PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of Schenectady City PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 50% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.95%

Uninsured

50%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

1.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew by 4.94% from 3.76% to 3.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Schenectady City PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.