Schenectady County, NY Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Schenectady County was 160,093, a 0.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Schenectady County's population was 160,214, an increase of 0.56% compared to a population of 159,315 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Schenectady County, NY population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Schenectady County increased by 13,530. In this period, the peak population was 160,214 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 146,563 - -
2001 146,203 -360 -0.25%
2002 146,940 737 0.5%
2003 147,489 549 0.37%
2004 148,345 856 0.58%
2005 149,474 1,129 0.76%
2006 150,845 1,371 0.92%
2007 151,164 319 0.21%
2008 152,037 873 0.58%
2009 152,517 480 0.32%
2010 154,867 2,350 1.54%
2011 154,882 15 0.01%
2012 155,044 162 0.1%
2013 154,978 -66 -0.04%
2014 155,050 72 0.05%
2015 154,773 -277 -0.18%
2016 154,473 -300 -0.19%
2017 154,716 243 0.16%
2018 155,334 618 0.4%
2019 155,548 214 0.14%
2020 159,315 3,767 2.42%
2021 160,214 899 0.56%
2022 160,093 -121 -0.08%
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Schenectady County, NY population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Schenectady County's population increased by 8,304 (5.67%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Schenectady County's population increased by 4,448 (2.87%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Schenectady County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Schenectady County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 160,093. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Schenectady County's population peaked in year 2021 at 160,214.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Schenectady County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 146,203.

Schenectady County, NY annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Schenectady County grew year by year for 17 years and declined for 5 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Schenectady County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.42% per year. Overall the population grew 9.23% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Schenectady County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Schenectady County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.42% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 778. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2019 to 2020, Schenectady County's population grew the most with an increase of 3,767 (2.42%).

While from 2000 and 2001, Schenectady County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 360 (-0.25%).

Things to know

Is Schenectady County, NY population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Schenectady County's population increased by 778 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 899 (0.56%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 121 (0.08%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Schenectady County, NY changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Schenectady County increased by 5,115 (3.30%). The population was highest at 160,214 in the year 2021 and lowest at 154,473 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.32%.

References

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Schenectady County, NY Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Schenectady County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Schenectady County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Schenectady County was 160,093, a 0.08% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Schenectady County population was 160,214, an increase of 0.56% compared to a population of 159,315 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Schenectady County increased by 13,530. In this period, the peak population was 160,214 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Schenectady County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Schenectady County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Schenectady County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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