Demographics in Schenectady, 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

68,521

Male

33,734

49.2%

Female

34,787

50.8%

Median Age

35.8

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

49.9%

Black

20.8%

Hispanic

13.3%

Asian

5.8%

Two or More

14.6%

Other

8.3%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

15.7%

High School or Higher

35.9%

Foreign Born

15.4%

Veterans

4.3%

Married

29.1%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

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

Schenectady, NY has a population of 68,521 with a median age of 35.8. The racial makeup is 49.9% White, 13.3% Hispanic, 20.8% Black, 5.8% Asian. About 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 15.4%.