Rensselaer County New York Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Rensselaer County New York area was $75,676 in 2021, the latest figures available. Rensselaer County median household income is $1,362 higher than the median New York household income and $5,959 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Rensselaer County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Rensselaer County are shown below.
Note: 2020 data is interpolated as the ACS release for the year was incomplete due to data gathering issues related to the pandemic.
Real Median Household Income for Rensselaer County New York
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $69,717 | -1.64% | +4.32% |
| New York | $74,314 | -3.02% | +1.52% |
| Rensselaer County | $75,676 | -1.80% | -2.11% |
Trends in Rensselaer County, NY Real Median Household Income since 2005
The current median household income for Rensselaer is $75,676. Real median household income peaked in 2018 at $77,306 and is now $1,630 (2.11%) lower.
Real Median Household Income: Rensselaer County, New York, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Rensselaer County
| Date | US | New York | Rensselaer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $74,314 | $75,676 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $76,630 | $77,063 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $76,416 | $75,851 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $73,201 | $77,306 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $71,725 | $70,792 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $71,026 | $74,477 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $69,587 | $69,542 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $67,449 | $70,403 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $66,833 | $66,913 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $66,734 | $71,705 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $66,696 | $71,159 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $69,191 | $70,447 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,099 | $66,609 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $68,813 | $66,323 |
Rensselaer County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Rensselaer County was $100,528 in 2021. Compared to the median New York family income, Rensselaer County median family income is $8,074 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Rensselaer County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Rensselaer County New York
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $85,806 | -1.68% | +4.09% |
| New York | $92,454 | -2.90% | +2.85% |
| Rensselaer County | $100,528 | +2.98% | +11.90% |
Trends in Rensselaer County, NY Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $100,528, the median family income for Rensselaer was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Rensselaer County, New York, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Rensselaer County
| Date | US | New York | Rensselaer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $92,454 | $100,528 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $95,212 | $97,617 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $94,821 | $91,134 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $89,890 | $89,841 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $88,547 | $97,844 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,363 | $93,906 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,459 | $92,079 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,467 | $82,502 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $82,112 | $85,464 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $80,858 | $93,825 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $80,707 | $86,813 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,675 | $84,550 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $84,623 | $86,398 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $83,007 | $84,245 |
Rensselaer County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Rensselaer County was $39,013 in 2021. Compared to the median New York per capita income, Rensselaer County median per capita income is $4,065 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Rensselaer County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Rensselaer County New York
| 2021 | 1 Year Change | 3 Year Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| US | $38,332 | -1.03% | +5.01% |
| New York | $43,078 | -3.09% | +2.68% |
| Rensselaer County | $39,013 | +0.06% | +5.17% |
Trends in Rensselaer County, NY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
At $39,013, the per capita income for Rensselaer was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Per Capita Income: Rensselaer County, New York, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Rensselaer County
| Date | US | New York | Rensselaer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $43,078 | $39,013 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,451 | $38,990 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $44,358 | $37,607 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,955 | $37,096 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $41,067 | $38,353 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $40,119 | $37,150 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,222 | $37,225 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $37,913 | $34,981 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $37,878 | $33,602 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $36,991 | $35,333 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $37,037 | $34,546 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $38,792 | $35,457 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $39,147 | $33,365 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $39,160 | $34,964 |
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