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9,252
TOTAL POPULATION
4,600
MALE POPULATION
4,652
FEMALE POPULATION
98.88
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.13
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$38,033
PER CAPITA INCOME
$89,144
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,284
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,008
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Rensselaer

The most populous races in Rensselaer are White / Caucasian (7,085 | 76.6%), Two or more Races (840 | 9.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (721 | 7.8%).
Race in Rensselaer
Race# Population% Population
Asian5946.4%
Black / African American6006.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7217.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian7,08576.6%
Two or more Races8409.1%
Some other Race1331.4%
Total9,252100.0%

Ancestry in Rensselaer

The most populous ancestries reported in Rensselaer are Irish (1,606 | 17.4%), Italian (1,105 | 11.9%), German (997 | 10.8%), English (725 | 7.8%), and Puerto Rican (537 | 5.8%), together accounting for 53.7% of all Rensselaer residents.
Ancestry in Rensselaer
Ancestry# Population% Population
African370.4%
Alsatian100.1%
American3363.6%
Arab510.5%
Barbadian1311.4%
Belgian140.2%
Burmese450.5%
Canadian370.4%
Cherokee10.0%
Cuban170.2%
Danish480.5%
Dominican961.0%
Dutch2102.3%
Eastern European690.7%
Egyptian70.1%
English7257.8%
European530.6%
Finnish110.1%
French4354.7%
French Canadian1111.2%
German99710.8%
Hungarian1391.5%
Indian (Asian)690.7%
Indonesian4855.2%
Iraqi270.3%
Irish1,60617.4%
Italian1,10511.9%
Jamaican1211.3%
Lithuanian941.0%
Mexican140.2%
Nigerian470.5%
Norwegian380.4%
Pakistani550.6%
Paraguayan60.1%
Peruvian190.2%
Polish4224.6%
Portuguese680.7%
Puerto Rican5375.8%
Russian240.3%
Scandinavian1361.5%
Scotch-Irish1571.7%
Scottish971.1%
Slavic120.1%
South American250.3%
Spaniard120.1%
Spanish200.2%
Sri Lankan520.6%
Subsaharan African840.9%
Swedish1781.9%
Swiss220.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian270.3%
Ukrainian110.1%
Welsh490.5%
Yugoslavian180.2%
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Immigrants in Rensselaer

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rensselaer came from Asia (439 | 4.7%), South Eastern Asia (364 | 3.9%), Thailand (108 | 1.2%), Europe (106 | 1.1%), and Africa (82 | 0.9%), together accounting for 11.9% of all Rensselaer residents.
Immigrants in Rensselaer
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa820.9%
Asia4394.7%
Canada270.3%
Caribbean540.6%
China410.4%
Eastern Asia410.4%
Eastern Europe230.3%
Europe1061.1%
Germany70.1%
Guyana140.2%
Iraq270.3%
Ireland20.0%
Italy250.3%
Jamaica270.3%
Latin America680.7%
Nigeria470.5%
Northern Europe510.5%
Saudi Arabia70.1%
South Africa220.2%
South America140.2%
South Eastern Asia3643.9%
Southern Europe250.3%
Thailand1081.2%
Trinidad and Tobago270.3%
Ukraine230.3%
Vietnam370.4%
Western Africa600.6%
Western Asia340.4%
Western Europe70.1%
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Sex and Age in Rensselaer

Sex and Age in Rensselaer

The most populous age groups in Rensselaer are 30 to 34 Years (732 | 15.9%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (460 | 9.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years327 (7.1%)370 (8.0%)
5 to 9 Years289 (6.3%)292 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Years196 (4.3%)224 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years113 (2.5%)157 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Years149 (3.2%)215 (4.6%)
25 to 29 Years421 (9.1%)344 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years732 (15.9%)460 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Years262 (5.7%)317 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years269 (5.9%)352 (7.6%)
45 to 49 Years278 (6.0%)290 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years329 (7.1%)147 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years223 (4.9%)278 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years303 (6.6%)346 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years342 (7.4%)291 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years90 (2.0%)239 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years184 (4.0%)156 (3.4%)
80 to 84 Years55 (1.2%)45 (1.0%)
85 Years and over38 (0.8%)129 (2.8%)
Total4,600 (100.0%)4,652 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rensselaer

Median Family Size in Rensselaer

The median family size in Rensselaer is 2.98 persons per family, with single male/father families (304 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,252 | 60.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.90 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rensselaer
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,252 (60.4%)2.90
Single Male/Father304 (14.7%)3.13
Single Female/Mother518 (25.0%)3.11
Total Families2,074 (100.0%)2.98

Median Household Size in Rensselaer

The median household size in Rensselaer is 2.12 persons per household, with single male/father households (304 | 7.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.65 persons per household. non-family households (2,270 | 52.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rensselaer
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,252 (28.8%)2.94
Single Male/Father304 (7.0%)3.65
Single Female/Mother518 (11.9%)3.25
Non-family2,270 (52.3%)1.21
Total Households4,344 (100.0%)2.12

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rensselaer

Out of a total of 4,344 households in Rensselaer, 2,074 (47.7%) are family households, while 2,270 (52.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,010, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,823.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rensselaer
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,823 (42.0%)
2-Person Households1,010 (23.3%)390 (9.0%)
3-Person Households458 (10.5%)57 (1.3%)
4-Person Households427 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households115 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households64 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,074 (47.7%)2,270 (52.3%)

Female Fertility in Rensselaer

Fertility by Age in Rensselaer

Average fertility rate in Rensselaer is 167.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 452.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years71 (19.2%)452.0
20 to 34 years226 (61.1%)222.0
35 to 50 years73 (19.7%)70.0
Total370 (100.0%)167.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rensselaer

37.3% of women with births (370) in Rensselaer are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rensselaer
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years77 (34.1%)149 (65.9%)
35 to 50 years61 (83.6%)12 (16.4%)
Total138 (37.3%)232 (62.7%)

Fertility by Education in Rensselaer

Average fertility rate in Rensselaer is 167.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 269.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 24.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 33.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rensselaer
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School80 (21.6%)233.0
High School Diploma122 (33.0%)269.0
College or Associate's Degree102 (27.6%)169.0
Bachelor's Degree60 (16.2%)105.0
Graduate Degree6 (1.6%)24.0
Total370 (100.0%)167.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rensselaer

62.7% of women with births in Rensselaer are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rensselaer
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)122 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree72 (70.6%)30 (29.4%)
Bachelor's Degree60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total138 (37.3%)232 (62.7%)

Income in Rensselaer

Income Overview in Rensselaer

Per Capita Income in Rensselaer is $38,033, while median incomes of families and households are $89,144 and $68,284 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,252$38,033
Median Family Income2,074$89,144
Mean Family Income2,074$91,613
Median Household Income4,344$68,284
Mean Household Income4,344$79,109
Income Deficit2,074$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,25232.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,25267.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,2520.40

Earnings by Sex in Rensselaer

Average Earnings in Rensselaer are $41,792, $52,514 for men and $35,406 for women, a difference of 32.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Rensselaer
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,781 (52.9%)$52,514
Female2,475 (47.1%)$35,406
Total5,256 (100.0%)$41,792

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rensselaer

The most common earnings brackets in Rensselaer are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (436 | 15.7%) and $100,000+ for women (307 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rensselaer
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less38 (1.4%)98 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99918 (0.6%)107 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,49953 (1.9%)10 (0.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99983 (3.0%)68 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499178 (6.4%)50 (2.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99929 (1.0%)250 (10.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499166 (6.0%)12 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)68 (2.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (0.8%)57 (2.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99971 (2.5%)117 (4.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999146 (5.2%)200 (8.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999145 (5.2%)182 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999129 (4.6%)255 (10.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999111 (4.0%)104 (4.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999148 (5.3%)73 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999143 (5.1%)59 (2.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999337 (12.1%)217 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999260 (9.3%)107 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999436 (15.7%)134 (5.4%)
$100,000+268 (9.6%)307 (12.4%)
Total2,781 (100.0%)2,475 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rensselaer

Average earnings in Rensselaer are $54,819 for men and $37,624 for women, a difference of 31.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $66,288, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,946. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $69,250, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $30,129.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rensselaer
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$48,946$0
College or Associate's Degree$54,500$33,438
Bachelor's Degree$66,288$45,091
Graduate Degree$54,936$69,250
Total$54,819$37,624

Family Income in Rensselaer

Family Income Brackets in Rensselaer

According to the Rensselaer family income data, there are 587 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 48 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rensselaer
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000482.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991225.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991105.3%
$25,000 to $34,999834.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991919.2%
$50,000 to $74,99929914.4%
$75,000 to $99,99933816.3%
$100,000 to $149,99958728.3%
$150,000 to $199,99924311.7%
$200,000+582.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rensselaer

2-person families (1,041 | 50.2%) account for the highest median family income in Rensselaer with $97,344 per family, while 2-person families (1,041 | 50.2%) have the highest median income of $48,672 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rensselaer
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,041 (50.2%)$97,344
3-Person Families572 (27.6%)$78,333
4-Person Families343 (16.5%)$90,195
5-Person Families73 (3.5%)$0
6-Person Families45 (2.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,074 (100.0%)$89,144

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rensselaer

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rensselaer
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners341 (16.4%)$55,840
1 Earner674 (32.5%)$44,615
2 Earners914 (44.1%)$123,702
3+ Earners145 (7.0%)$0
Total2,074 (100.0%)$89,144

Household Income in Rensselaer

Household Income Brackets in Rensselaer

With 1,012 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rensselaer, accounting for 23.3% of all households. In contrast, only 104 households (2.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rensselaer
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003788.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991874.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992565.9%
$25,000 to $34,9992826.5%
$35,000 to $49,99948211.1%
$50,000 to $74,99969516.0%
$75,000 to $99,99956513.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,01223.3%
$150,000 to $199,9993828.8%
$200,000+1042.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rensselaer

The median household income in Rensselaer is $68,284, with the highest median household income of $87,727 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,356 households (31.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $30,333, with 252 households (5.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rensselaer
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years252 (5.8%)$30,333
25 to 44 Years1,686 (38.8%)$82,436
45 to 64 Years1,356 (31.2%)$87,727
65+ Years1,050 (24.2%)$58,587
Total4,344 (100.0%)$68,284

Poverty in Rensselaer

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rensselaer

With 14.4% poverty level for males and 25.3% for females among the residents of Rensselaer, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 221 males (71.3%) and 17 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years221 (71.3%)254 (68.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years43 (15.1%)136 (36.9%)
12 to 14 Years42 (31.1%)30 (26.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (8.0%)
18 to 24 Years71 (31.8%)179 (57.7%)
25 to 34 Years82 (7.1%)220 (27.4%)
35 to 44 Years49 (9.2%)42 (6.3%)
45 to 54 Years28 (4.6%)104 (23.8%)
55 to 64 Years62 (11.8%)91 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (8.3%)60 (11.3%)
75 Years and over22 (7.9%)36 (10.9%)
Total656 (14.4%)1,173 (25.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rensselaer

According to the poverty statistics in Rensselaer, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years89 (28.7%)116 (31.4%)
5 Years46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years241 (84.9%)233 (63.1%)
12 to 14 Years93 (68.9%)83 (73.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years39 (100.0%)46 (92.0%)
18 to 24 Years152 (68.2%)131 (42.3%)
25 to 34 Years1,071 (92.9%)584 (72.6%)
35 to 44 Years482 (90.8%)627 (93.7%)
45 to 54 Years579 (95.4%)333 (76.2%)
55 to 64 Years464 (88.2%)533 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years396 (91.7%)470 (88.7%)
75 Years and over255 (92.1%)294 (89.1%)
Total3,907 (85.6%)3,462 (74.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rensselaer

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rensselaer show that 6.6% or 82 of the total 1,252 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 63.4%, comprising of 45 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.7%, which includes 3 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rensselaer
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children746 (95.6%)34 (4.4%)
1 or 2 Children398 (99.3%)3 (0.7%)
3 or 4 Children26 (36.6%)45 (63.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,170 (93.4%)82 (6.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rensselaer

According to the poverty data in Rensselaer, 30.3% or 92 single-father households and 21.4% or 111 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rensselaer
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (6.4%)
1 or 2 Children50 (72.5%)81 (27.1%)
3 or 4 Children42 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total92 (30.3%)111 (21.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rensselaer

The poverty data for Rensselaer shows that 82 of the married-couple family households (6.6%) and 203 of the single-parent households (24.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (63.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 59 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rensselaer
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children34 (4.4%)13 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children3 (0.7%)131 (35.6%)
3 or 4 Children45 (63.4%)59 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (6.6%)203 (24.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Rensselaer

Employment by Class of Employer in Rensselaer

Among the 4,800 employed individuals in Rensselaer, private company employees (3,022 | 63.0%), state government employees (528 | 11.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (498 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rensselaer
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees3,02263.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1392.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1583.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations49810.4%
Local Government Employees2926.1%
State Government Employees52811.0%
Federal Government Employees1212.5%
Unpaid Family Workers420.9%
Total4,800100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rensselaer

According to the labor force statistics for Rensselaer, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,542), 66.4% or 5,008 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 135 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 92.3% or 336 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.9% or 46 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years192 (74.4%)31 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Years336 (92.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years585 (76.5%)39 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years1,089 (91.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years968 (80.7%)11 (1.1%)
45 to 54 Years834 (79.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years331 (66.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years392 (60.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years231 (24.0%)46 (19.9%)
75 Years and over49 (8.1%)7 (14.3%)
Total5,008 (66.4%)135 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rensselaer

According to labor force statistics for Rensselaer, 78.5% of individuals (4,201) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (5,351) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 50 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 92.4% or 1,709 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.8% or 39 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rensselaer
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School324 (53.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma820 (63.7%)62 (4.8%)
College / Associate Degree1,709 (92.4%)11 (0.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,344 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,201 (78.5%)64 (1.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rensselaer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rensselaer are Management (588 | 12.1%), Community & Social Service (473 | 9.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (355 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (284 | 5.8%), and Business & Financial (247 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rensselaer

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rensselaer, the most male-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (92.6%), Architecture & Engineering (87.3%), and Computers & Mathematics (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (90.1%), Education Instruction & Library (89.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (83.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rensselaer
OccupationMaleFemale
Management291 (49.5%)297 (50.5%)
Business & Financial45 (18.2%)202 (81.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science258 (72.7%)97 (27.3%)
Computers & Mathematics78 (77.2%)23 (22.8%)
Architecture & Engineering138 (87.3%)20 (12.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science42 (43.8%)54 (56.2%)
Community & Social Service 128 (27.1%)345 (72.9%)
Education, Arts & Media22 (26.2%)62 (73.8%)
Legal Services & Support52 (66.7%)26 (33.3%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (10.2%)255 (89.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment25 (92.6%)2 (7.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating36 (16.9%)177 (83.1%)
Health Technologists12 (9.9%)109 (90.1%)
Total (Category)758 (40.4%)1,118 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)2,638 (54.2%)2,229 (45.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rensselaer are Food Preparation & Serving (275 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (203 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (172 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (114 | 2.3%), and Law Enforcement (76 | 1.6%).
Services Occupations in Rensselaer

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rensselaer, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (39.6%), and Personal Care & Service (34.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (89.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rensselaer
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support39 (22.7%)133 (77.3%)
Security & Protection4 (3.5%)110 (96.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (10.5%)34 (89.5%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving109 (39.6%)166 (60.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance203 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service10 (34.5%)19 (65.5%)
Total (Category)365 (46.0%)428 (54.0%)
Total (Overall)2,638 (54.2%)2,229 (45.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rensselaer are Office & Administration (577 | 11.9%), and Sales & Related (368 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rensselaer

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rensselaer
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related210 (57.1%)158 (42.9%)
Office & Administration222 (38.5%)355 (61.5%)
Total (Category)432 (45.7%)513 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)2,638 (54.2%)2,229 (45.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rensselaer are Construction & Extraction (399 | 8.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (89 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (54 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rensselaer

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rensselaer
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry39 (72.2%)15 (27.8%)
Construction & Extraction399 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)527 (97.2%)15 (2.8%)
Total (Overall)2,638 (54.2%)2,229 (45.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rensselaer are Material Moving (392 | 8.1%), Production (175 | 3.6%), and Transportation (144 | 3.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rensselaer

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rensselaer
OccupationMaleFemale
Production79 (45.1%)96 (54.9%)
Transportation118 (81.9%)26 (18.1%)
Material Moving359 (91.6%)33 (8.4%)
Total (Category)556 (78.2%)155 (21.8%)
Total (Overall)2,638 (54.2%)2,229 (45.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rensselaer

Employment Industries in Rensselaer

The major employment industries in Rensselaer include Health Care & Social Assistance (653 | 13.4%), Retail Trade (602 | 12.4%), Manufacturing (546 | 11.2%), Public Administration (494 | 10.2%), and Construction (472 | 9.7%).
Employment Industries in Rensselaer

Employment Industries by Sex in Rensselaer

The Rensselaer industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (96.0%), and Information (93.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Public Administration (80.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (78.7%), and Educational Services (78.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rensselaer
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting39 (72.2%)15 (27.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction453 (96.0%)19 (4.0%)
Manufacturing394 (72.2%)152 (27.8%)
Wholesale Trade11 (28.9%)27 (71.1%)
Retail Trade448 (74.4%)154 (25.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing314 (84.2%)59 (15.8%)
Utilities34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information30 (93.8%)2 (6.2%)
Finance & Insurance65 (31.9%)139 (68.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing60 (60.6%)39 (39.4%)
Professional & Scientific201 (57.1%)151 (42.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support111 (63.4%)64 (36.6%)
Educational Services70 (21.9%)250 (78.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance139 (21.3%)514 (78.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation15 (60.0%)10 (40.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services97 (32.8%)199 (67.2%)
Public Administration96 (19.4%)398 (80.6%)
Total2,638 (54.2%)2,229 (45.8%)

Education in Rensselaer

School Enrollment in Rensselaer

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,617 students in Rensselaer are elementary school (483 | 29.9%), high school (225 | 13.9%), and middle school (222 | 13.7%).
School Enrollment in Rensselaer
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1207.4%
Kindergarten18111.2%
Elementary School48329.9%
Middle School22213.7%
High School22513.9%
College / Undergraduate19111.8%
Graduate / Professional19512.1%
Total1,617100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rensselaer

Out of a total of 1,617 students who are enrolled in schools in Rensselaer, 191 (11.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,426 (88.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 28 (37.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 105 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rensselaer
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old495 (87.2%)73 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds385 (93.0%)29 (7.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds91 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds46 (62.2%)28 (37.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds35 (70.0%)15 (30.0%)
35 Years and over199 (81.2%)46 (18.8%)
Total1,426 (88.2%)191 (11.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rensselaer

Business (327 | 15.5%), social sciences (268 | 12.7%), engineering (208 | 9.9%), psychology (201 | 9.6%), and computers & mathematics (199 | 9.5%) are the most common fields of study among 2,104 individuals in Rensselaer who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rensselaer
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1999.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1165.5%
Physical & Health Sciences361.7%
Psychology2019.6%
Social Sciences26812.7%
Engineering2089.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies582.8%
Science & Technology1326.3%
Business32715.5%
Education1085.1%
Literature & Languages1255.9%
Liberal Arts & History894.2%
Visual & Performing Arts60.3%
Communications1497.1%
Arts & Humanities823.9%
Total2,104100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rensselaer

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rensselaer

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rensselaer are males with 2 vehicles (977, accounting for 37.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (959, making up 45.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rensselaer
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle252 (9.6%)225 (10.4%)
1 Vehicle778 (29.6%)773 (35.6%)
2 Vehicles977 (37.2%)959 (44.2%)
3 Vehicles258 (9.8%)131 (6.0%)
4 Vehicles361 (13.8%)83 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,626 (100.0%)2,171 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rensselaer

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rensselaer are 20 to 24 minutes (1,001 commuters, 23.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (750 commuters, 17.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (742 commuters, 17.1%).
Commute Time in Rensselaer
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2395.5%
5 to 9 Minutes4009.2%
10 to 14 Minutes74217.1%
15 to 19 Minutes75017.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1,00123.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1423.3%
30 to 34 Minutes54612.6%
35 to 39 Minutes1172.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1583.6%
45 to 59 Minutes731.7%
60 to 89 Minutes641.5%
90 or more Minutes1142.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Rensselaer

The most common commute times in Rensselaer are 20 to 24 minutes (570 commuters, 23.5%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (431 commuters, 22.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rensselaer
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes60 (2.5%)179 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes172 (7.1%)228 (11.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes357 (14.7%)385 (20.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes506 (20.8%)244 (12.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes570 (23.5%)431 (22.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (1.7%)102 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes338 (13.9%)208 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes95 (3.9%)22 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes151 (6.2%)7 (0.4%)
45 to 59 Minutes24 (1.0%)49 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes35 (1.4%)29 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes82 (3.4%)32 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rensselaer

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rensselaer are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (456, 18.8%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (472, 24.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rensselaer
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM125 (5.1%)67 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM175 (7.2%)19 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM45 (1.8%)27 (1.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18 (0.7%)171 (8.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM232 (9.6%)137 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM441 (18.1%)394 (20.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM456 (18.8%)472 (24.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM175 (7.2%)219 (11.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM108 (4.4%)168 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM214 (8.8%)48 (2.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM21 (0.9%)9 (0.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM129 (5.3%)36 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM131 (5.4%)59 (3.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM160 (6.6%)90 (4.7%)
Total2,430 (100.0%)1,916 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rensselaer

Occupancy by Ownership in Rensselaer

Of the total 4,344 dwellings in Rensselaer, owner-occupied units account for 1,842 (42.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,502 (57.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rensselaer
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,84242.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,50257.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units4,344100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rensselaer

Occupancy by Household Size in Rensselaer
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,82342.0%
2-Person Household1,40032.2%
3-Person Household51511.9%
4+ Person Household60614.0%
Total Housing Units4,344100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rensselaer

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rensselaer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household600 (32.9%)1,223 (67.1%)
2-Person Household793 (56.6%)607 (43.4%)
3-Person Household219 (42.5%)296 (57.5%)
4+ Person Household230 (38.0%)376 (62.1%)
Total Housing Units1,842 (42.4%)2,502 (57.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rensselaer

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rensselaer
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School24 (5.4%)421 (94.6%)
High School Diploma628 (48.1%)678 (51.9%)
College/Associate Degree692 (56.4%)535 (43.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher498 (36.5%)868 (63.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rensselaer

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rensselaer
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,26529.1%
35 to 44 Years67315.5%
45 to 54 Years59713.7%
55 to 64 Years75917.5%
65 to 74 Years57113.1%
75 to 84 Years3738.6%
85 Years and Over1062.4%
Total4,344100.0%

Housing Finances in Rensselaer

Median Income by Occupancy in Rensselaer

Median Income by Occupancy in Rensselaer
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,842 (42.4%)$90,875
Renter-Occupied2,502 (57.6%)$50,585
Average4,344 (100.0%)$68,284

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rensselaer

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rensselaer
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)173 (6.9%)
$5,000 to $9,99947 (2.5%)158 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (0.4%)179 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (0.7%)74 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99951 (2.8%)119 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99951 (2.8%)230 (9.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999174 (9.5%)307 (12.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999392 (21.3%)304 (12.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999250 (13.6%)315 (12.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999651 (35.3%)362 (14.5%)
$150,000 or more205 (11.1%)281 (11.2%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)2,502 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rensselaer

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rensselaer
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30017 (0.9%)187 (7.5%)
$300 to $499229 (12.4%)193 (7.7%)
$500 to $799264 (14.3%)168 (6.7%)
$800 to $999213 (11.6%)428 (17.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499512 (27.8%)708 (28.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999402 (21.8%)586 (23.4%)
$2,000 to $2,499190 (10.3%)159 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $2,99915 (0.8%)22 (0.9%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)2,502 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rensselaer

Housing Structures in Rensselaer

Housing Structures in Rensselaer
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,38631.9%
Single Unit, Attached44810.3%
2 Unit Apartments50011.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments96622.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2866.6%
10 or more Apartments72016.6%
Mobile Home / Other380.9%
Total4,344100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rensselaer

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rensselaer
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,241 (89.5%)145 (10.5%)
Single Unit, Attached282 (62.9%)166 (37.0%)
2 Unit Apartments152 (30.4%)348 (69.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments140 (14.5%)826 (85.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments27 (9.4%)259 (90.6%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)720 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Total1,842 (42.4%)2,502 (57.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rensselaer

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rensselaer
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.7%)44 (1.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms50 (2.7%)688 (27.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms555 (30.1%)1,236 (49.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms769 (41.7%)404 (16.2%)
8 or more Rooms455 (24.7%)130 (5.2%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)2,502 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rensselaer

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rensselaer
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,604 (87.1%)1,552 (62.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas25 (1.4%)20 (0.8%)
Electricity94 (5.1%)875 (35.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene92 (5.0%)13 (0.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels14 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used13 (0.7%)42 (1.7%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)2,502 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rensselaer

Household Vehicle Usage in Rensselaer
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle120 (6.5%)585 (23.4%)
1 Vehicle645 (35.0%)1,223 (48.9%)
2 Vehicles842 (45.7%)518 (20.7%)
3 or more Vehicles235 (12.8%)176 (7.0%)
Total1,842 (100.0%)2,502 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rensselaer

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rensselaer

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6151,227
Median Property Value$209,100$209,300
Median Household Income$60,598$179
Monthly Housing Costs$710$0
Real Estate Taxes$4,553$101

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rensselaer

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rensselaer
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)116 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $99,99994 (15.3%)12 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999465 (75.6%)888 (72.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99956 (9.1%)182 (14.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)13 (1.1%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)16 (1.3%)
Total615 (100.0%)1,227 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rensselaer

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rensselaer
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00013 (2.1%)187 (15.2%)
$10,000 to $24,99921 (3.4%)34 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99948 (7.8%)51 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999131 (21.3%)3 (0.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999168 (27.3%)43 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99988 (14.3%)224 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999120 (19.5%)162 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more26 (4.2%)531 (43.3%)
Total615 (100.0%)1,227 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rensselaer

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rensselaer
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x193 (31.4%)110,427 (8,999.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x114 (18.5%)500 (40.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (2.8%)487 (39.7%)
4.0x or more291 (47.3%)106 (8.6%)
Total615 (100.0%)1,227 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rensselaer

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rensselaer
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49963 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499525 (85.4%)67 (5.5%)
Total615 (100.0%)1,227 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rensselaer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rensselaer

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years741 (97.5%)19 (2.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,048 (94.2%)65 (5.8%)
19 to 25 Years544 (97.1%)16 (2.9%)
26 to 34 Years1,785 (96.5%)65 (3.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,133 (94.4%)67 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years965 (92.4%)79 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,118 (97.2%)32 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years962 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older607 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,903 (96.3%)343 (3.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rensselaer

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rensselaer
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born741 (97.5%)19 (2.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,048 (94.2%)65 (5.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen544 (97.1%)16 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rensselaer

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rensselaer
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,439 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,740 (99.9%)1 (0.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,233 (97.0%)38 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,311 (99.5%)7 (0.5%)
$100,000 and over3,156 (91.6%)291 (8.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rensselaer

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6567 (74.6%)174 (22.9%)
6 to 18 Years731 (65.7%)406 (36.5%)
19 to 25 Years266 (47.5%)292 (52.1%)
25 to 34 Years500 (27.0%)1,327 (71.7%)
35 to 44 Years533 (44.4%)639 (53.2%)
45 to 54 Years241 (23.1%)797 (76.3%)
55 to 64 Years372 (32.4%)879 (76.4%)
65 to 74 Years944 (98.1%)678 (70.5%)
75 Years and over607 (100.0%)464 (76.4%)
Total4,761 (51.5%)5,656 (61.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rensselaer

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rensselaer
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years204 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years92 (6.7%)251 (22.5%)
35 to 64 Years309 (18.6%)402 (23.2%)
65 to 74 Years203 (47.0%)85 (16.0%)
75 Years and over75 (27.1%)161 (48.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rensselaer

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rensselaer: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years88 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years82 (19.0%)5 (0.9%)
75 Years and over61 (22.0%)61 (18.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rensselaer: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years72 (4.3%)59 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.2%)12 (2.3%)
75 Years and over12 (4.3%)81 (24.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rensselaer: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years204 (38.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years26 (1.9%)184 (16.5%)
35 to 64 Years207 (12.4%)252 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (4.0%)53 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rensselaer: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years67 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years66 (4.8%)13 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years160 (9.6%)303 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years122 (28.2%)73 (13.8%)
75 Years and over14 (5.1%)134 (40.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rensselaer: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years67 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years61 (3.7%)152 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years27 (6.2%)39 (7.4%)
75 Years and over3 (1.1%)18 (5.4%)

Technology Access in Rensselaer

Computing Device Access in Rensselaer

Computing Device Access in Rensselaer
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,34477.0%
Smartphone3,69585.1%
Tablet2,39355.1%
No Computing Device1784.1%
Total4,344100.0%

Internet Access in Rensselaer

Internet Access in Rensselaer
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet441.0%
Broadband Home3,31576.3%
Cellular Data Only4279.8%
Satellite Internet1252.9%
No Internet45510.5%
Total4,344100.0%

Rensselaer Summary

Rensselaer is a city located in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. It is located on the east bank of the Hudson River, directly across from Albany, the state capital. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 9,392.

History

Rensselaer was first settled in the late 17th century by Dutch colonists. The city was named after Kiliaen van Rensselaer, a Dutch merchant and one of the original founders of the Dutch West India Company. The city was incorporated in 1793 and was the first incorporated city in Rensselaer County.
In the 19th century, Rensselaer became an important industrial center. The city was home to several large factories, including the Rensselaer Iron Works, which produced iron and steel products. The city also had several railroads, including the New York Central Railroad, which ran through the city.
In the 20th century, Rensselaer experienced a decline in its industrial base. The city's population decreased from a peak of over 10,000 in the 1950s to just over 9,000 in 2010.

Geography

Rensselaer is located at 42°39′N 73°45′W (42.65, -73.75). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.
The city is located on the east bank of the Hudson River, directly across from Albany. The city is bordered by the towns of East Greenbush to the north, North Greenbush to the east, and Schodack to the south.

Economy

Rensselaer's economy is largely based on the service industry. The city is home to several large employers, including the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the Albany Medical Center, and the New York State Department of Transportation.
The city also has several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 9,392 people, 3,845 households, and 2,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,220.3 people per square mile (1,624.2/km2). There were 4,093 housing units at an average density of 1,845.2 per square mile (715.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
There were 3,845 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.2% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 17.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,941, and the median income for a family was $45,941. Males had a median income of $35,941 versus $27,941 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,941. About 10.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rensselaer?
Total Population of Rensselaer is 9,252.
What is the Total Male Population of Rensselaer?
Total Male Population of Rensselaer is 4,600.
What is the Total Female Population of Rensselaer?
Total Female Population of Rensselaer is 4,652.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rensselaer?
There are 98.88 Males per 100 Females in Rensselaer.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rensselaer?
There are 101.13 Females per 100 Males in Rensselaer.
What is the Median Population Age in Rensselaer?
Median Population Age in Rensselaer is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rensselaer
Average Family Size in Rensselaer is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rensselaer
Average Household Size in Rensselaer is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rensselaer?
Per Capita income in Rensselaer is $38,033.
What is the Median Family Income in Rensselaer?
Median Family Income in Rensselaer is $89,144.
What is the Median Household income in Rensselaer?
Median Household Income in Rensselaer is $68,284.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rensselaer?
Income or Wage Gap in Rensselaer is 32.6%.
Women in Rensselaer earn 67.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rensselaer?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rensselaer is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rensselaer?
There are 5,008 People in the Labor Forcein in Rensselaer.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rensselaer?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Rensselaer.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rensselaer?
Unemployment Rate in Rensselaer is 2.7%.