Economy & Jobs — Schenectady, New York
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,399 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$64,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $31,536 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 33,873 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 29.2% |
| Retail | 14.4% |
| Professional | 10.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 126 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 106 |
| Physician Offices | 64 |
| Gas Stations | 55 |
| Auto Repair | 53 |
| Child Day Care | 48 |
| Grocery Stores | 46 |
| Dental Offices | 46 |
| Law Offices | 44 |
| Insurance Agencies | 41 |
| Coffee Shops | 39 |
| Convenience Stores | 33 |
| Liquor Stores | 29 |
| Commercial Banks | 28 |
| Beauty Salons | 24 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
