Rensselaer County, New York's estimated 2024 population is 159,189 with a growth rate of -0.07% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Rensselaer County, New York is the 22nd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 159,342 and has seen a growth of -0.1% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 158,609 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 158,725 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 158,841 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 158,957 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 159,073 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 159,189 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 159,305 | -116 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 159,421 | -1,201 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 160,622 | -249 | -0.15% |
| 2020 | 160,871 | 1,890 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 158,981 | -471 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 159,452 | 238 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 159,214 | -97 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 159,311 | -102 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 159,413 | -306 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 159,719 | 129 | 0.08% |
| 2013 | 159,590 | 124 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 159,466 | -140 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 159,606 | 264 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 159,342 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 154,429 | 2,463 | 1.62% |
| 1980 | 151,966 | -544 | -0.36% |
| 1970 | 152,510 | 9,925 | 6.96% |
| 1960 | 142,585 | 9,978 | 7.52% |
| 1950 | 132,607 | 10,773 | 8.84% |
| 1940 | 121,834 | 2,053 | 1.71% |
| 1930 | 119,781 | 6,652 | 5.88% |
| 1920 | 113,129 | -9,147 | -7.48% |
| 1910 | 122,276 | 579 | 0.48% |
| 1900 | 121,697 | -2,814 | -2.26% |
| 1890 | 124,511 | 9,183 | 7.96% |
| 1880 | 115,328 | 15,779 | 15.85% |
| 1870 | 99,549 | 13,221 | 15.31% |
| 1860 | 86,328 | 12,965 | 17.67% |
| 1850 | 73,363 | 13,104 | 21.75% |
| 1840 | 60,259 | 10,835 | 21.92% |
| 1830 | 49,424 | 9,271 | 23.09% |
| 1820 | 40,153 | 3,844 | 10.59% |
| 1810 | 36,309 | 5,958 | 19.63% |
| 1800 | 30,351 | -128,258 | -80.86% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130,533 | 81.41% |
| Black or African American | 10,825 | 6.75% |
| Two or more races | 10,287 | 6.42% |
| Asian | 4,977 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 3,501 | 2.18% |
| Native American | 207 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 66,233 | 2.32 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Married | 27,941 | 2.98 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Non Family | 27,013 | 1.28 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Female | 8,132 | 3.13 | 49.5 | 50.5 |
| Male | 3,147 | 3.38 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
64.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,166 | 4.55% |
| Associates Degree | 15,343 | 13.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24,375 | 21.49% |
| Graduate Degree | 17,901 | 15.78% |
| High School Graduate | 28,882 | 25.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,086 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 18,672 | 16.46% |
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 | 95,360 | 89,587 | 35,341 |
| Black | 6,901 | 5,823 | 2,075 |
| Hispanic | 4,978 | 4,352 | 1,789 |
| 2+ Races | 4,761 | 4,272 | 1,729 |
| Asian | 2,887 | 2,476 | 1,826 |
| Other Race | 2,032 | 1,627 | 769 |
| Native American | 115 | 101 | 32 |
| Islander | 7 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.95%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 63.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $72,359 | $80,853 | $63,772 |
| Graduate Degree | $82,119 | $86,716 | $78,905 |
| High School Graduate | $42,714 | $49,835 | $35,975 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,573 | $33,597 | $25,558 |
| Overall | $59,248 | $65,455 | $53,154 |
| Some College | $53,934 | $61,640 | $47,486 |
$59,248
Average Earnings
$65,455
Average Male
$53,154
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.11% of Rensselaer County, New York residents speak only English, while 7.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 124,007 | 11,131 | 8.98% |
| Black | 10,415 | 3,269 | 31.39% |
| Multiple | 9,995 | 2,132 | 21.33% |
| Hispanic | 9,058 | 1,901 | 20.99% |
| Other | 3,211 | 640 | 19.93% |
| Asian | 4,033 | 521 | 12.92% |
| Native | 180 | 7 | 3.89% |
11.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.93%
Male Poverty Rate
13.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rensselaer County, New York is Black, with 31.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rensselaer County, New York is Native, with 3.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.71% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Some College | 8.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.49% |
| Female Employed | 5.94% |
| Male Employed | 4.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $111,952 | $128,199 |
| Households | $86,663 | $106,010 |
| Married Families | $133,613 | $150,317 |
| Non Families | $52,498 | $68,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8,226
Number of Veterans
7,709
Male Veterans
517
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 2,749 |
| First Gulf War | 1,820 |
| Second Gulf War | 1,781 |
| Korea | 437 |
| World War II | 155 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2,176 |
| 35 to 54 | 2,018 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,951 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,722 |
| 18 to 34 | 359 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,608 | 7.01% |
| Hispanic | 288 | 4.59% |
| 2+ Races | 256 | 4.28% |
| Black | 248 | 3.09% |
| Other Race | 100 | 3.84% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
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
76.38%
Born in Rensselaer County, New York
93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
2.86%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
93.96% of Rensselaer County, New York residents were born in the United States, with 76.38% having been born in New York. 2.86% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.