Schenectady, NY

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Schenectady

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Schenectady

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

25.3%

Households with Children

23.8%

School Enrollment K-12

6,636

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 14.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 28.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 15.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.3%
High School / GED: 29.2%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 11.6%
Single Parents: 12.1%
Couples & Adults: 27.7%
Living Alone: 48.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 12.7%
Asian: 5.9%
Black or African American: 18.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 14.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 20.3%
South Asian: 63.3%
Southeast Asian: 7.3%
Central Asian: 4.6%
Other Asian: 4.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 15.6%
Puerto Rican: 58.9%
Cuban: 2.4%
Dominican: 6.1%
Central American: 6.2%
South American: 3.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 36.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 62.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 41.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 2.0%
Caribbean: 8.3%
Other Black: 48.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 68.6%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 3.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 8.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 5.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 87.3%
Spanish: 6.3%
European & Indo-European: 4.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.3%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 5.0%
Middle School (5-8): 3.9%
High School (9-12): 5.2%
College / Graduate: 10.0%
Not Enrolled: 73.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources