Demographics in Rensselaer, NY

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

9,247

Male

4,508

48.8%

Female

4,739

51.2%

Median Age

38.9

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

71.4%

Black

7.2%

Hispanic

7.1%

Asian

9.3%

Two or More

10.5%

Other

1.6%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

20.0%

High School or Higher

42.9%

Foreign Born

9.2%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

35.5%

Avg Household Size

2.1

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Rensselaer, NY has a population of 9,247 with a median age of 38.9. The racial makeup is 71.4% White, 7.1% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 9.3% Asian. About 20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 9.2%.