Schenectady County, NY — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
159,603
Male
78,365
49.1%
Female
81,238
50.9%
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.3
Foreign Born
10.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher24.1%
High School or Higher42.3%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
5.6%
Married
38.1%
Schenectady County, NY has a population of 159,603 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 39.6 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 70.2% of the population. 24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 10.3% of residents are foreign-born.