Menands is a village located in Albany County New York. Menands has a 2024 population of 4,433. Menands is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,544 in 2020.
The average household income in Menands is $91,968 with a poverty rate of 9.5%. The median age in Menands is 31.9 years: 29 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Menands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,850 | 63.29% |
| Black or African American | 766 | 17.01% |
| Asian | 632 | 14.04% |
| Two or more races | 213 | 4.73% |
| Other race | 42 | 0.93% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,118 | 2.1 | 28.2 | 71.8 |
| Non Family | 1,168 | 1.3 | 13.1 | 86.9 |
| Married | 674 | 3.34 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Female | 224 | 2.48 | 8.5 | 91.5 |
| Male | 52 | 2.29 | 0 | 100 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
28.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 132 | 4.1% |
| Associates Degree | 479 | 14.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 941 | 29.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 514 | 15.97% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 17.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73 | 2.27% |
| Some College | 502 | 15.6% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,146 | 2,055 | 945 |
| Asian | 430 | 389 | 308 |
| Black | 413 | 340 | 47 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 213 | 155 |
| Other Race | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 72.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,500 | $81,136 | $38,517 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,386 | $77,024 | $61,420 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,098 | $75,188 | $41,767 |
| Some College | $64,257 | $72,246 | $40,323 |
$56,098
Average Earnings
$75,188
Average Male
$41,767
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.76% of Menands residents speak only English, while 10.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 4.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 632 | 203 | 32.12% |
| White | 2,850 | 189 | 6.63% |
| Black | 766 | 33 | 4.31% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Other | 42 | 3 | 7.14% |
9.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.85%
Male Poverty Rate
9.16%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Menands is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Menands is Black, with 4.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.34% |
| Some College | 2.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,438 | $107,021 |
| Households | $79,750 | $91,968 |
| Married Families | $114,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,375 | $77,445 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.7%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
221
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
151
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 151 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 52 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 221 | 8.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.4%
Labor Force Participation
71.8%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
64%
Born in Menands
92.29%
Native Born
7.71%
Foreign Born
3.89%
Non Citizen
3.82%
Naturalized
92.29% of Menands residents were born in the United States, with 64% having been born in New York. 3.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,294 | -28 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 4,322 | -28 | -0.64% |
| 2027 | 4,350 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2026 | 4,377 | -28 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 4,405 | -28 | -0.63% |
| 2024 | 4,433 | -28 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 4,461 | -22 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 4,483 | -37 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 4,520 | -24 | -0.53% |
| 2020 | 4,544 | 685 | 17.75% |
| 2019 | 3,859 | -37 | -0.95% |
| 2018 | 3,896 | -30 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 3,926 | -20 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 3,946 | -25 | -0.63% |
| 2015 | 3,971 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 3,988 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 3,990 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 3,988 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 3,986 | -4 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 3,990 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,910 | -423 | -9.76% |
| 1990 | 4,333 | 321 | 8% |
| 1980 | 4,012 | 563 | 16.32% |
| 1970 | 3,449 | -845 | -19.68% |