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 $81,438 with a poverty rate of 5.98%. The median age in Menands is 36.1 years: 32.2 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Menands was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,588 | 57.36% |
| Black or African American | 972 | 21.54% |
| Asian | 559 | 12.39% |
| Two or more races | 236 | 5.23% |
| Other race | 95 | 2.11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 62 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,214 | 2.01 | 30.8 | 69.2 |
| Non Family | 1,167 | 1.21 | 19.1 | 80.9 |
| Married | 728 | 3.09 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 257 | 2.54 | 23 | 77 |
| Male | 62 | 2.19 | 0 | 100 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
30.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 190 | 5.76% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 10.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,047 | 31.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 615 | 18.63% |
| High School Graduate | 602 | 18.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 3.03% |
| Some College | 406 | 12.3% |
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 | 2,081 | 1,901 | 1,041 |
| Black | 500 | 418 | 132 |
| Asian | 390 | 362 | 312 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 210 | 177 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| Other Race | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Islander | 30 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 84.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,102 | $76,027 | $51,394 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,636 | $75,263 | $71,635 |
| High School Graduate | $61,667 | $61,932 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,678 | $61,266 | $51,607 |
| Some College | $43,561 | $49,052 | $39,859 |
$55,678
Average Earnings
$61,266
Average Male
$51,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.07% of Menands residents speak only English, while 15.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 559 | 146 | 26.12% |
| White | 2,538 | 85 | 3.35% |
| Black | 972 | 36 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 3 | 3.8% |
| Other | 95 | 3 | 3.16% |
5.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.71%
Male Poverty Rate
8.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Menands is Asian, with 26.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Menands is Other, with 3.16% 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 3.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.48% |
| High School | 5.98% |
| Some College | 2.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.39% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,563 | $90,830 |
| Households | $73,000 | $81,438 |
| Married Families | $83,825 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,989 | $70,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
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
138
Number of Veterans
138
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 50 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 75+ | 57 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 50 | 94.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.3%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
64.47%
Born in Menands
90.16%
Native Born
9.84%
Foreign Born
5.76%
Non Citizen
4.08%
Naturalized
90.16% of Menands residents were born in the United States, with 64.47% having been born in New York. 5.76% 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% |