Schenectady County, NY — Income & Poverty

Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution

Income Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Household Income

$76,989

Per Capita Income

$41,529

Poverty Rate

12.5%

SNAP Recipients

13.2%

Gini Index

0.438

Income Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Brackets

Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Under $25K

14.7%

$25K–$50K

17.0%

$50K–$75K

16.7%

$75K–$100K

14.1%

$100K–$150K

18.1%

$150K–$200K

9.8%

$200K+

9.6%

The median household income in Schenectady County, NY is $76,989 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $41,529. 12.5% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 13.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.438 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).

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