Schenectady County New York Household Income
The Census ACS 1-year survey reports that the median household income for the Schenectady County New York area was $75,284 in 2021, the latest figures available. Schenectady County median household income is $970 higher than the median New York household income and $5,567 greater than the US median household income. 2022 county income data (including Schenectady County median household income) will be released in September of 2023. Median family and per capita income for Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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% |
| Schenectady County | $75,284 | +1.98% | +7.60% |
Trends in Schenectady County, NY Real Median Household Income since 2005
At $75,284, the median household income for Schenectady was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Household Income: Schenectady County, New York, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Household Income for Schenectady County
| Date | US | New York | Schenectady County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $69,717 | $74,314 | $75,284 |
| 2020 | $70,877 | $76,630 | $73,822 |
| 2019 | $69,638 | $76,416 | $69,703 |
| 2018 | $66,828 | $73,201 | $69,968 |
| 2017 | $66,687 | $71,725 | $69,094 |
| 2016 | $65,052 | $71,026 | $65,858 |
| 2015 | $63,784 | $69,587 | $69,882 |
| 2014 | $61,468 | $67,449 | $65,970 |
| 2013 | $60,869 | $66,833 | $63,249 |
| 2012 | $60,732 | $66,734 | $66,550 |
| 2011 | $60,969 | $66,696 | $63,387 |
| 2009 | $63,573 | $69,191 | $67,597 |
| 2007 | $66,465 | $70,099 | $71,979 |
| 2005 | $64,310 | $68,813 | $62,878 |
Schenectady County Family Income
The ACS 1-year data shows the median family income for Schenectady County was $97,747 in 2021. Compared to the median New York family income, Schenectady County median family income is $5,293 higher. As with the median household income data, 2022 family income data for Schenectady County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Median Family Income for Schenectady 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% |
| Schenectady County | $97,747 | +2.11% | +7.11% |
Trends in Schenectady County, NY Real Median Family Income since 2005
At $97,747, the median family income for Schenectady was at a new inflation adjusted high in 2021.
Real Median Family Income: Schenectady County, New York, National
Historical Inflation Adjusted Median Family Income for Schenectady County
| Date | US | New York | Schenectady County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $85,806 | $92,454 | $97,747 |
| 2020 | $87,269 | $95,212 | $95,724 |
| 2019 | $85,780 | $94,821 | $90,248 |
| 2018 | $82,434 | $89,890 | $91,258 |
| 2017 | $81,669 | $88,547 | $96,359 |
| 2016 | $80,231 | $87,363 | $86,122 |
| 2015 | $78,061 | $84,459 | $92,209 |
| 2014 | $75,505 | $81,467 | $87,486 |
| 2013 | $74,593 | $82,112 | $85,738 |
| 2012 | $73,920 | $80,858 | $89,925 |
| 2011 | $74,192 | $80,707 | $83,842 |
| 2009 | $77,322 | $84,675 | $88,627 |
| 2007 | $80,131 | $84,623 | $91,135 |
| 2005 | $77,647 | $83,007 | $76,688 |
Schenectady County Per Capita Income
The ACS 1-year survey shows the per capita income for Schenectady County was $36,485 in 2021. Compared to the median New York per capita income, Schenectady County median per capita income is $6,593 lower. As with the median household and median family income numbers above, 2022 per capita income data for Schenectady County will be released in September of 2023.
Real Per Capita Income for Schenectady 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% |
| Schenectady County | $36,485 | -3.01% | +6.17% |
Trends in Schenectady County, NY Real Per Capita Income since 2005
The current per capita income for Schenectady is $36,485. Real per capita income peaked in 2020 at $37,616 and is now $1,131 (3.01%) lower.
Real Per Capita Income: Schenectady County, New York, National
Historical Real Per Capita Income for Schenectady County
| Date | US | New York | Schenectady County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,332 | $43,078 | $36,485 |
| 2020 | $38,730 | $44,451 | $37,616 |
| 2019 | $37,803 | $44,358 | $37,505 |
| 2018 | $36,503 | $41,955 | $34,366 |
| 2017 | $35,807 | $41,067 | $33,390 |
| 2016 | $35,145 | $40,119 | $32,161 |
| 2015 | $34,284 | $39,222 | $34,305 |
| 2014 | $33,094 | $37,913 | $33,067 |
| 2013 | $32,833 | $37,878 | $31,259 |
| 2012 | $32,297 | $36,991 | $33,485 |
| 2011 | $32,243 | $37,037 | $32,781 |
| 2009 | $33,430 | $38,792 | $34,192 |
| 2007 | $34,959 | $39,147 | $35,500 |
| 2005 | $34,817 | $39,160 | $34,796 |
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