Poverty Rate in Rensselaer County, New York
In Rensselaer County, New York, an estimated 17,539 of 152,477 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Rensselaer County, New York?
The poverty rate in Rensselaer County, New York is 11.5%.
- How many people in Rensselaer County, New York live in poverty?
In Rensselaer County, New York, an estimated 17,539 of 152,477 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rensselaer County, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Rensselaer County, New York is 19.58% lower than the New York average. In Rensselaer County, New York, an estimated 11.5% of 152,477 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Rensselaer County, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Rensselaer County, New York is 8.73% lower than the US average. In Rensselaer County, New York, an estimated 11.5% of 152,477 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Albany, New York 23.3% of 90,475 people.
- Averill Park, New York 5.2% of 1,608 people.
- Castleton-on-Hudson, New York 11% of 1,409 people.
- Cohoes, New York 19.6% of 17,176 people.
- East Greenbush, New York 2.9% of 6,571 people.
Under 18 years
17.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
17.8% of 29 thousand people
Under 5 years
22.7% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
22.7% of 7 thousand people
5 to 17 years
16.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
16.3% of 22 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
17.7% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
17.7% of 29 thousand people
18 to 64 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
13.7% of 94 thousand people
18 to 34 years
16.8% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
16.8% of 32 thousand people
35 to 64 years
12.1% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
12.1% of 62 thousand people
60 years and over
8.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
8.2% of 41 thousand people
65 years and over
6.5% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
6.5% of 29 thousand people
White
10.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
10.1% of 123 thousand people
Black or African American
28.6% Poverty Rate for Black People in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
28.6% of 9 thousand people
Two or more races
26.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
26.8% of 12 thousand people
Hispanic
31.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
31.3% of 9 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
9.8% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
9.8% of 121 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9.9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
9.9% of 111 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
36.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
36.7% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
12.6% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
12.6% of 28 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
7.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
7.7% of 34 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
4.7% of 42 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
8.4% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
8.4% of 83 thousand people
Employed
6.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
6.5% of 80 thousand people
Male
4.8% Poverty Rate for employed men in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
4.8% of 41 thousand people
Female
8.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
8.4% of 38 thousand people
Unemployed
49.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
49.2% of 4 thousand people
Male
35.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
35.3% of 2 thousand people
Female
65.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
65.2% of 2 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
12.2% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
12.2% of 127 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
2.1% of 57 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
21.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
21.1% of 30 thousand people
Did not work
19.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
19.9% of 40 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
20.4% Poverty Rate for single people in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
20.4% of 40 thousand people
Male
18.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
18.5% of 20 thousand people
Female
22.3% Poverty Rate for single women in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
22.3% of 20 thousand people
18 to 24 years
54.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
54.5% of 4 thousand people
25 to 34 years
11.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
11.8% of 9 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
16.6% of 5 thousand people
45 to 54 years
20.1% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
20.1% of 4 thousand people
55 to 64 years
30.6% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
30.6% of 6 thousand people
65 to 74 years
14.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
14.3% of 7 thousand people
75 years and over
8.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
8.9% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.3% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
2.3% of 16 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
35.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
35.2% of 9 thousand people
Did not work
32% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
32% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
12.8% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Rensselaer County, New York
2023
12.8%
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