Schenectady County Demographics
A map of Schenectady County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 104,878 | 66.4% |
Black | 15,943 | 10.1% |
Hispanic | 12,505 | 7.9% |
Multiracial | 10,925 | 6.9% |
Asian | 8,281 | 5.2% |
Native American/Other | 5,529 | 3.5% |
Schenectady County, New York had a population of 158,061 in 2020. It was 66.4% White, 10.1% Black, 5.2% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 3.5% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Schenectady County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Schenectady County is the 22nd most populous county of the 62 counties in New York.
Schenectady County's White Population
104,878 residents of Schenectady County identify as White, or 66.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Schenectady County larger than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 62 counties in New York, Schenectady County is ranked #52 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Schenectady County is less White than neighboring Albany County (67% White), Saratoga County (86.5% White), Montgomery County (77.2% White), Schoharie County (89.7% White), and Fulton County (88.2% White).
Schenectady County's Black Population
15,943 residents of Schenectady County identify as Black, or 10.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Schenectady County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 62 counties in New York, Schenectady County is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Schenectady County is more Black than neighboring Saratoga County (1.6% Black), Montgomery County (2% Black), Schoharie County (0.9% Black), and Fulton County (1.8% Black). Schenectady County is less Black than neighboring Albany County (12.9% Black).
Schenectady County's Asian Population
8,281 residents of Schenectady County identify as Asian, or 5.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Schenectady County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 62 counties in New York, Schenectady County is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Schenectady County is more Asian than neighboring Saratoga County (3.2% Asian), Montgomery County (1% Asian), Schoharie County (0.7% Asian), and Fulton County (0.6% Asian). Schenectady County is less Asian than neighboring Albany County (7.7% Asian).
Schenectady County's Hispanic Population
12,505 residents of Schenectady County identify as Hispanic, or 7.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Schenectady County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 62 counties in New York, Schenectady County is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Schenectady County is more Hispanic than neighboring Albany County (6.9% Hispanic), Saratoga County (3.7% Hispanic), Schoharie County (3.6% Hispanic), and Fulton County (4% Hispanic). Schenectady County is less Hispanic than neighboring Montgomery County (14.8% Hispanic).
Schenectady County's Native American/Other Population
5,529 residents of Schenectady County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Schenectady County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 62 counties in New York, Schenectady County is ranked #3 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Schenectady County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Albany County (0.8% Native American/Other), Saratoga County (0.5% Native American/Other), Montgomery County (0.6% Native American/Other), Schoharie County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Fulton County (0.5% Native American/Other).
Schenectady County's Multiracial Population
10,925 residents of Schenectady County identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Schenectady County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 62 counties in New York, Schenectady County is ranked #1 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Schenectady County is more Multiracial than neighboring Albany County (4.7% Multiracial), Saratoga County (4.5% Multiracial), Montgomery County (4.5% Multiracial), Schoharie County (4.4% Multiracial), and Fulton County (4.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.