Demographics & People — Rensselaer, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,247 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~9,400 |
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| Median Age | 36.7 |
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| Total Households | 4,425 |
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| Family Households | 2,000 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.08 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,602 |
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| Black or African American | 667 |
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| Asian | 856 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 654 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,321 |
| Other groups | 1,861 |
| Irish | 1,606 |
| Italian | 1,105 |
| German | 997 |
| English | 725 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 721 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 537 |
| French (except Basque) | 435 |
| Polish | 422 |
Language
| English Only | 7,558 |
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| Spanish | 258 |
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| Population 5+ | 8,645 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 380 |
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| Population 18+ | 7,447 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 14.2% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Rensselaer, New York.
