Schenectady, NY

Census Place

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2023 Population
68,521
0.0657% 1-year growth
US Senator
Chuck Schumer
Democratic Party
US Senator
Kirsten Gillibrand
Democratic Party
2023 Median Age
35.8
0.556% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
23.1%
9.1% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$56,398
3.2% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$152,000
8.57% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
30,844
0.871% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Schenectady, NY had a population of 68.5k people with a median age of 35.8 and a median household income of $56,398. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Schenectady, NY grew from 68,476 to 68,521, a 0.0657% increase and its median household income grew from $54,650 to $56,398, a 3.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schenectady, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (6.23%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.62%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.93%).

None of the households in Schenectady, 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.

94.2% of the residents in Schenectady, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schenectady, 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, NY was $152,000, and the homeownership rate was 44.8%.

Most people in Schenectady, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Schenectady, NY was 1 car per household.

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Population & Diversity

Schenectady, NY is home to a population of 68.5k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2023, 15.4% of Schenectady, NY residents were born outside of the country (10.5k people).

In 2023, there were 2.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.9k people) in Schenectady, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.27k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.2%
2023 Citizenship
94.4%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.2% of Schenectady, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Schenectady, NY was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schenectady, NY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    32.9k ± 1k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    13.3k ± 1.23k
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    4.27k ± 901
13.3%
Hispanic Population
9.09k people

In 2023, there were 2.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (32.9k people) in Schenectady, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.27k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

13.3% of the people in Schenectady, NY are hispanic (9.09k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    493,200 ± 17,027 people
  2. China
    410,969 ± 15,575 people
  3. Jamaica
    234,174 ± 11,811 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 493,200 New York residents, followed by China with 410,969 and Jamaica with 234,174.

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Foreign-Born Population

15.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
10.5k people
15.5%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
10.6k people

As of 2023, 15.4% of Schenectady, NY residents (10.5k 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, NY was 15.5%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,018 ± 299
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    757 ± 288
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    438 ± 159

Schenectady, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Schenectady, NY employs 30.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Schenectady, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (5,717 people), Retail Trade (4,059 people), and Educational Services (3,641 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($70,921), Public Administration ($70,848), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($70,286).

Employment

Occupations

30.8k
2023 Value
± 1,486
−0.871%
1 Year decline
± 6.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Schenectady, NY declined at a rate of −0.871%, from 31.1k employees to 30.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schenectady, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,333 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,231 people), and Management Occupations (2,151 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schenectady, NY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.8k
2023 Value
± 1,486
−0.871%
1 Year decline
± 6.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Schenectady, NY declined at a rate of −0.871%, from 31.1k employees to 30.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schenectady, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (5,717 people), Retail Trade (4,059 people), and Educational Services (3,641 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schenectady, NY, though some of these residents may live in Schenectady, 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

$43,634
Median earning men ± $3,295
$35,899
Median earning women ± $2,248

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,697), Public Administration ($61,328), and Information ($58,497).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($110,729), Public Administration ($71,908), and Manufacturing ($65,313).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Schenectady, 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, 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, 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, NY for private four year colleges is $66,105.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Schenectady, 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, 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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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    42 degrees awarded
  2. Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
    66 degrees awarded
  3. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
    45 degrees awarded

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Union College (196866)
    481 degrees awarded
  2. Schenectady County Community College
    345 degrees awarded
  3. Modern Welding School
    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, 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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Tuition

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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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 1.82% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.86% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.99M), Bachelors Degree (3.38M), and Some college (2.73M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Schenectady, NY was $152,000 in 2023, which is 0.501 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $140,000 to $152,000, a 8.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Schenectady, NY is 44.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Schenectady, NY have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schenectady, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Housing

Property

$152,000
Median Property Value 2023
±$6,588
$12,880
Median Property Taxes
±$911

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, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

44.8%
Homeownership
2023
62.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 44.8% of the housing units in Schenectady, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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Household Income

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$56,398
Median Household Income
± $2,378
28.8k
Number of Households
± 1,434

In 2023, the median household income of the 28.8k households in Schenectady, NY grew to $56,398 from the previous year's value of $54,650.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Schenectady, NY is from New York.
0.493
2023 Wage GINI in New York
0.494
2022 Wage GINI in New York

In 2023, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0797% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (67.7%)
  2. Carpooled (8.88%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.77%)

In 2023, 67.7% of workers in Schenectady, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.88%) and those who worked at home (8.77%).

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Commute Time

22.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schenectady, NY have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.65% of the workforce in Schenectady, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

1 car
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Schenectady, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schenectady, NY have 1 car.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schenectady, NY (15.1k out of 65.2k 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 35 - 44 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schenectady, 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.

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Health

94.2% of the population of Schenectady, NY has health coverage, with 35.7% on employee plans, 33.7% on Medicaid, 9.98% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.23% 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, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.8%
Uninsured
35.7%
Employer Coverage
33.7%
Medicaid
9.98%
Medicare
13.6%
Non-Group
1.23%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schenectady, NY declined by 12.4% from 6.62% to 5.8%.

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