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 Higher
26.4%
High School or Higher
44.4%

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.

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