Rensselaer, NY Demographics

A map of Rensselaer's Population by Race

Rensselaer, New York had a population of 9,210 in 2020. It was 67.5% White, 8.7% Black, 9.4% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 6.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rensselaer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is the 222nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Rensselaer's White Population

6,217 residents of Rensselaer identify as White, or 67.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Rensselaer larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is ranked #1060 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rensselaer is more White than neighboring Menands (55.6% White), and Albany (44.7% White). Rensselaer is less White than neighboring Hampton Manor (83.5% White), East Greenbush (77.6% White), and Loudonville (81.3% White).

Rensselaer's Black Population

803 residents of Rensselaer identify as Black, or 8.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rensselaer roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is ranked #145 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rensselaer is more Black than neighboring Hampton Manor (3.4% Black), East Greenbush (3.6% Black), and Loudonville (3.1% Black). Rensselaer is less Black than neighboring Menands (18.6% Black), and Albany (29.5% Black).

Rensselaer's Asian Population

866 residents of Rensselaer identify as Asian, or 9.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rensselaer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is ranked #116 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rensselaer is more Asian than neighboring Hampton Manor (4.8% Asian), East Greenbush (9.3% Asian), Albany (8% Asian), and Loudonville (7.2% Asian). Rensselaer is less Asian than neighboring Menands (16% Asian).

Rensselaer's Hispanic Population

643 residents of Rensselaer identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rensselaer less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is ranked #505 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rensselaer is more Hispanic than neighboring Hampton Manor (4.2% Hispanic), Menands (5.1% Hispanic), East Greenbush (3.9% Hispanic), and Loudonville (4% Hispanic). Rensselaer is less Hispanic than neighboring Albany (11.6% Hispanic).

Rensselaer's Native American/Other Population

82 residents of Rensselaer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rensselaer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rensselaer is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hampton Manor (0.5% Native American/Other), Menands (0.8% Native American/Other), East Greenbush (0.5% Native American/Other), and Loudonville (0.4% Native American/Other). Rensselaer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Albany (1.2% Native American/Other).

Rensselaer's Multiracial Population

599 residents of Rensselaer identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rensselaer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Rensselaer is ranked #64 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rensselaer is more Multiracial than neighboring Hampton Manor (3.7% Multiracial), Menands (3.9% Multiracial), East Greenbush (5% Multiracial), Albany (5% Multiracial), and Loudonville (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.