Schenectady, NY Demographics

A map of Schenectady's Population by Race

Schenectady, New York had a population of 67,047 in 2020. It was 43.5% White, 20.2% Black, 6.5% Asian, 13.1% Hispanic, 7.3% Native American/Other, and 9.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Schenectady, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is the 10th 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).

Schenectady's White Population

29,147 residents of Schenectady identify as White, or 43.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Schenectady slightly less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is ranked #1222 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Schenectady is less White than neighboring Rotterdam (83.3% White), Scotia (84.7% White), Niskayuna (74.1% White), East Glenville (86.8% White), and Colonie (75% White).

Schenectady's Black Population

13,541 residents of Schenectady identify as Black, or 20.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Schenectady slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is ranked #41 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Schenectady is more Black than neighboring Rotterdam (3% Black), Scotia (2.3% Black), Niskayuna (4.4% Black), East Glenville (2% Black), and Colonie (6.3% Black).

Schenectady's Asian Population

4,352 residents of Schenectady identify as Asian, or 6.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Schenectady roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is ranked #182 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Schenectady is more Asian than neighboring Rotterdam (2% Asian), Scotia (2% Asian), and East Glenville (2.5% Asian). Schenectady is less Asian than neighboring Niskayuna (11.2% Asian), and Colonie (9.5% Asian).

Schenectady's Hispanic Population

8,758 residents of Schenectady identify as Hispanic, or 13.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Schenectady slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is ranked #267 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Schenectady is more Hispanic than neighboring Rotterdam (5% Hispanic), Scotia (5% Hispanic), Niskayuna (4.5% Hispanic), East Glenville (3.7% Hispanic), and Colonie (4.1% Hispanic).

Schenectady's Native American/Other Population

4,897 residents of Schenectady identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Schenectady slightly larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is ranked #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Schenectady is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rotterdam (0.8% Native American/Other), Scotia (0.4% Native American/Other), Niskayuna (1% Native American/Other), East Glenville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Colonie (0.4% Native American/Other).

Schenectady's Multiracial Population

6,352 residents of Schenectady identify as Multiracial, or 9.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Schenectady slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Schenectady is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Schenectady is more Multiracial than neighboring Rotterdam (5.9% Multiracial), Scotia (5.6% Multiracial), Niskayuna (4.8% Multiracial), East Glenville (4.6% Multiracial), and Colonie (4.7% Multiracial).

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