Statistics for Schenectady County
Latest official figures for Schenectady County, each linked to its source.
Demography
| Population | 162,581 persons | 2025 |
| Median age | 39.6 years | 2024 |
| Live births, July to June | 1,732 count | 2025 |
| Deaths, July to June | 1,699 count | 2025 |
| Crude birth rate, July to June | 10.68 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
| Crude death rate, July to June | 10.48 per 1,000 inhabitants | 2025 |
Labor market
| Unemployment rate | 4.2 % | 2026-08 |
Income and living conditions
| Poverty rate (US official measure) | 12.6 % | 2024 |
| Median household income | 79,623 USD | 2024 |
Economy
| Gross domestic product (GDP), US dollars | 12,310.5 USD million | 2024 |
| Real GDP growth | 2.4 % | 2024 |