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Learn more about the demographics of Rensselaer County and two of its largest municipalities. Information courtesy of the United States Census Bureau |
| People Quick Facts | Rensselaer County | New York State |
|---|---|---|
| Population, 2006 estimate | 155,292 | 19,306,183 |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | 1.80% | 1.70% |
| Individuals under 18 years old, percent, 2006 | 21.90% | 23.40% |
| Individuals 65 years old and over, percent, 2006 | 13.00% | 13.10% |
| Females, percent, 2006 | 50.80% | 51.50% |
| High school graduates, percent of those age 25+, 2000 | 84.90% | 79.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of those age 25+, 2000 | 23.70% | 27.40% |
| Individuals with a disability, age 5+, 2000 | 25,625 | 3,606,147 |
| Mean travel time to work (in minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 23.7 | 31.7 |
| Housing units, 2006 | 68,671 | 7,907,420 |
| Homeownership rate, 2000 | 64.90% | 53.00% |
| Housing units in multi-unit structures, percent, 2000 | 37.70% | 50.60% |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 | $102,900 | $148,700 |
| Households, 2000 | 59,894 | 7,056,860 |
| Individuals per household, 2000 | 2.46 | 2.61 |
| Median household income, 2004 | $45,367 | $45,343 |
| Per capita money income, 1999 | $21,095 | $23,389 |
| Persons below poverty, percent, 2004 | 10.30% | 14.50% |
| Business Quick Facts | Rensselaer County | New York State |
| Private nonfarm establishments, 2005 | 2,962 | 514,265 |
| Private nonfarm employment, 2005 | 43,210 | 7,417,463 |
| Private nonfarm employment, percent change 2000-2005 | 3.00% | 0.90% |
| Non-employer establishments, 2005 | 8,587 | 1,443,483 |
| Total number of firms, 2002 | 9,995 | 1,707,168 |
| Manufacturers shipments, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 616,972 | 147,317,463 |
| Wholesale trade sales, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 842,492 | 343,663,041 |
| Retail sales, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 1,105,444 | 178,067,530 |
| Retail sales per capita, 2002 | $7,247 | $9,298 |
| Accommodation and food services sales, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 115,255 | 27,835,952 |
| Building permits, 2006 | 510 | 54,382 |
| Federal spending, 2004 (in $1,000s) | 2,425,329 | 143,902,576 |
| Geography QuickFacts | Rensselaer County | New York |
| Land area, 2000 (in square miles) | 653.96 | 47,213.79 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 233.2 | 401.9 |
| People Quick Facts | Troy | New York State |
|---|---|---|
| Population, 2006 estimate | 47,952 | 19,306,183 |
| Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2006 | -2.50% | 1.70% |
| Population, 2000 | 49,170 | 18,976,457 |
| Individuals under 18 years old, percent, 2000 | 22.10% | 24.70% |
| Individuals 65 years old and over, percent, 2000 | 13.70% | 12.90% |
| Females, percent, 2000 | 50.50% | 51.80% |
| High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 77.70% | 79.10% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, percent of persons age 25+, 2000 | 19.40% | 27.40% |
| Mean travel time to work (in minutes), workers age 16+, 2000 | 21.7 | 31.7 |
| Housing units, 2000 | 23,093 | 7,679,307 |
| Homeownership rate, 2000 | 40.10% | 53.00% |
| Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2000 | $88,000 | $148,700 |
| Households, 2000 | 19,996 | 7,056,860 |
| Individuals per household, 2000 | 2.26 | 2.61 |
| Median household income, 1999 | $29,844 | $43,393 |
| Per capita money income, 1999 | $16,796 | $23,389 |
| Business QuickFacts | Troy | New York |
| Wholesale trade sales, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 326,721 | 343,663,041 |
| Retail sales, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 338,127 | 178,067,530 |
| Retail sales per capita, 2002 | $6,987 | $9,291 |
| Accommodation and food services sales, 2002 (in $1,000s) | 47,947 | 27,835,952 |
| Total number of firms, 2002 | 2,555 | 1,707,168 |
| Women-owned firms, percent, 2002 | 23.90% | 29.60% |
| Geography QuickFacts | Troy | New York |
| Land area, 2000 (in square miles) | 10 | 47,213 |
| Persons per square mile, 2000 | 4,723.30 | 401.9 |
| Number | Percent | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,560 | ||
| Male | 7,372 | 47.4 | 49.10% |
| Female | 8,188 | 52.6 | 50.90% |
| Median age (years) | 38.9 | (X) | 35.3 |
| 18 years and over | 11,813 | 75.9 | 74.30% |
| 65 years and over | 2,121 | 13.6 | 12.40% |
| Household population | 15,183 | 97.6 | 97.20% |
| Group quarters population | 377 | 2.4 | 2.80% |
| Average household size | 2.5 | (X) | 2.59 |
| Average family size | 3.02 | (X) | 3.14 |
| Total housing units | 6,281 | ||
| Occupied housing units | 6,084 | 96.9 | 91.00% |
| Owner-occupied housing units | 4,559 | 74.9 | 66.20% |
| Renter-occupied housing units | 1,525 | 25.1 | 33.80% |
| Vacant housing units | 197 | 3.1 | 9.00% |
| Population 25 years and over | 10,881 | ||
| High school graduate or higher | 9,861 | 90.6 | 80.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3,714 | 34.1 | 24.40% |
| Median household income in 1999 (dollars) | 53,822 | (X) | 41,994 |
| Median family income in 1999 (dollars) | 62,917 | (X) | 50,046 |
| Per capita income,1999 | $25,503 | (X) | $21,587 |
| Single-family, owner-occupied homes | 4,179 | ||
| Median value | $111,000 | (X) | $119,600 |
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