Rensselaer County, New York
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rensselaer County
- State
- New York
- FIPS Code
- 36083
- State FIPS
- 36
- County FIPS
- 083
Geography
- Land Area
- 652.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.94 sq mi
- Total Area
- 665.40 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.710421
- Longitude
- -73.513845
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 156,572
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 126,257
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 147,207 | 94.0% |
| Hispanic | 9,364 | 6.0% |
| White | 128,449 | 82.0% |
| Black | 10,530 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 3,422 | 2.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 79 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 446 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 120,193 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 6,061 | 4.8% |
| White | 107,315 | 85.0% |
| Black | 9,091 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 2,943 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 554 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 270 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 160,332
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $89,195
- Poverty Rate
- 11.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 18,191
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 128,235 | 80.0% |
| Black | 11,173 | 7.0% |
| Asian | 5,164 | 3.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 105,262
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 33,936 | 32.2% |
| Republican | 25,621 | 24.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 32,354 | 30.7% |
| Other | 362 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 49,737 | 47.3% |
| Female | 55,524 | 52.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 84,120 | 79.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,750 | 3.6% |
| Black | 3,834 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,168 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 61,405
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 58.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 51,348 | 61.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,355 | 36.1% |
| Black | 1,114 | 29.1% |
| Asian | 446 | 38.2% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 29,563 | 59.4% |
| Female | 31,842 | 57.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 23,279 (20.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 42,720 (37.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 74,543
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $254,675
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,232
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.7%
- Public Transit
- 2.5%
- Work From Home
- 14.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.