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Schenectady city, New York

Official LSAD Designation: Schenectady city • Census GEOID: 3665508 • Schenectady County

Economy & Workforce Profile

Income, poverty, and workforce indicators for Schenectady city.

Economic Indicator Estimate Margin of Error
Median Household Income $58,399 ±$2,915
Per Capita Income $34,175 ±$2,202
Poverty Rate 23.8% ±2.3%
Population Below Poverty Level 15,570 ±1,508
Unemployment Rate 8.7% ±1.6%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 31,294 ±1,166
Broadband Internet Rate 86.1% ±2.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).