Rensselaer County, NY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
160,341
Male
79,903
49.8%
Female
80,438
50.2%
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
6.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher26.4%
High School or Higher44.4%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
5.1%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.2%
Married
38.4%
Rensselaer County, NY has a population of 160,341 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 40.2 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 81.4% of the population. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 6.0% of residents are foreign-born.