About Schenectady
Schenectady is located in Schenectady county New york with a geographic area of 10.8 square miles. The total population in Schenectady is 65,336 with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. Children under age 5 represent 5.9% of the population, under age 18 equal 19.3% of the population and over age 65 is 14.0% of the population. The median household income is $47,773, per capita income is $25,493. There are a total of 24,617 housing units with 45.1% owner occupied. Education includes 28.7% of residents that are high school graduates and 25.9% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Schenectady in the summer is 70 degrees, and in the winter 27 degrees.