Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY

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2023 Population
159,603
0.0978% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
39.6
0.252% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
12.5%
7.61% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$76,989
2.58% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$223,100
9.15% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
73,353
0.501% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY had a population of 160k people with a median age of 39.6 and a median household income of $76,989. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew from 159,447 to 159,603, a 0.0978% increase and its median household income grew from $75,056 to $76,989, a 2.58% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.1%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.81%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (4%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.54%).

8.94% of the households in Schenectady County--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.

96.4% of the residents in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Union College (196866) (481 degrees awarded in 2023), Schenectady County Community College (345 degrees), and Modern Welding School (79 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was $223,100, and the homeownership rate was 63.8%.

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

Population & Diversity

Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY is home to a population of 160k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 10.2% of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (16.3k people).

In 2023, there were 6.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.68k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Spanish (5,653 households), Italian (969 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (943 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
81,273
Women
50.9%
78,534
Men
49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 159,807 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

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Citizenship

96.4%
2023 Citizenship
96.7%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    110k ± 931
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    16.1k ± 1.12k
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    7.68k ± 541
8.05%
Hispanic Population
12.9k people

In 2023, there were 6.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (110k people) in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.68k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

8.05% of the people in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are hispanic (12.9k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Guyana
    6,463 ± 1,933 people
  2. China
    769 ± 679 people
  3. India
    739 ± 666 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Guyana, the natal country of 6,463 Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents, followed by China with 769 and India with 739.

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Foreign-Born Population

10.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
16.3k people
9.99%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
15.9k people

As of 2023, 10.2% of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY residents (16.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 9.99%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    5,653 households (3.76%)
  2. Italian
    969 households (0.644%)
  3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    943 households (0.627%)

8.94% of the households in Schenectady County--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 22%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Spanish. 3.76% of the households in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    2,269 ± 311
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,495 ± 322
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    803 ± 211

Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY employs 73.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (5,492 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,904 people), and Construction (3,556 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($463,680), Electric lighting & electrical equipment manufacturing, & other electrical component manufacturing, n.e.c. ($133,917), and Engine, turbine, & power transmission equipment manufacturing ($130,619).

Males in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,657. The income inequality in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.429, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
35,723
Women
48.7%
37,630
Men
51.3%

The workforce of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY in 2023 was 73,353 people, with 48.7% woman, and 51.3% men.

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Occupations

73.4k
2023 Value
−0.501%
1 Year decline
± −0.501%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.501%, from 73.7k employees to 73.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (2,046 people), Other managers (1,961 people), and Cashiers (1,825 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

73.4k
2023 Value
−0.501%
1 Year decline
± −0.501%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −0.501%, from 73.7k employees to 73.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,492 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,904 people), and Construction (3,556 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$58,193
Median earning men ± $1,757
$45,819
Median earning women ± $1,553

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($87,193), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($80,422), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,857).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($71,223), Manufacturing ($63,241), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,944).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
2.74%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY awarded 1,032 degrees. The student population of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 3,002 male students and 3,258 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are White (677 and 69.2%), followed by Black or African American (85 and 8.68%), Asian (82 and 8.38%), and Hispanic or Latino (71 and 7.25%).

The largest universities in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Union College (196866) (481 and 46.6%), Schenectady County Community College (345 and 33.4%), and Modern Welding School (79 and 7.66%).

The most popular majors in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY are Welding Technology (79 and 7.66%), Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (66 and 6.4%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (63 and 6.1%).

The median tuition cost in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY for private four year colleges is $66,105.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 13.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 6,260 (48% men and 52% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 6,260 students enrolled in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY, 48% men and 52% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,893 records, of which 50% were women and 50% men.

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Concentrations

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 42 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 481 degrees awarded
  2. 345 degrees awarded
  3. 79 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Union College (196866) with 481 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 478 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY, which is 0.863 times less than the 554 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 677 degrees mean that there were 7.96 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 85 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($66,105) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,814) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($3,473) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.05% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.95% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (35.1k), Some college (25.8k), and Bachelors Degree (23.3k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was $223,100 in 2023, which is 0.735 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $204,400 to $223,100, a 9.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

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

Property

$223,100
Median Property Value 2023
±$3,751
$42,327
Median Property Taxes
±$1,293

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Rent vs Own

63.8%
Homeownership
2023
62.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 63.8% of the housing units in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$76,989
Median Household Income
± $2,249
66.3k
Number of Households
± 2,055

In 2023, the median household income of the 66.3k households in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY grew to $76,989 from the previous year's value of $75,056.

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Wage Distribution

0.429
2023 Wage GINI in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY
0.424
2022 Wage GINI in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was 0.429 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.09% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (72.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (12.3%)
  3. Carpooled (8.15%)

In 2023, 72.2% of workers in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.3%) and those who carpooled to work (8.15%).

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Commute Time

22.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (22.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY (19.4k out of 155k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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 County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

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Health

96.6% of the population of Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 50.1% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 1.29% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,245 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 6.05% increase from the previous year (1,174 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.37%
Uninsured
50.1%
Employer Coverage
20.1%
Medicaid
12.5%
Medicare
12.7%
Non-Group
1.29%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schenectady County--Schenectady City PUMA, NY declined by 14.4% from 3.93% to 3.37%.

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