Demographics & People — Schenectady, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 68,521 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~69,600 |
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| Median Age | 36.1 |
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| Total Households | 28,769 |
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| Family Households | 15,216 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34,155 |
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| Black or African American | 14,261 |
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| Asian | 3,973 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 9,088 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 22,866 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 13,378 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 8,598 |
| Italian | 7,634 |
| Irish | 7,631 |
| German | 5,364 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 4,597 |
| Guyanese | 4,481 |
| English | 3,952 |
| American | 3,743 |
Language
| English Only | 57,098 |
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| Spanish | 4,184 |
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| Population 5+ | 64,649 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 2,907 |
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| Population 18+ | 54,757 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 10.9% |
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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 Schenectady, New York.
