Schenectady, New York
Schenectady: The most populous city in Schenectady County, New York.
About
Schenectady is a city located in the county of Schenectady in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 66,135 and a population density of 2,326 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 65,231 inhabitants.
The city was created 261 years ago in 1764.
Quick Facts about Schenectady
| Population | 65,231 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Schenectady County |
| Postal code | 12301–12309, 12325, 12345 |
| Phone Area Codes | 518 |
| Area | 28.43 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.8142,-73.9396 |
| Altitude | 243 feet / 74 meters |
| Capital city | Schenectady is capital of Schenectady County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1765 (261 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 15:05:36 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 2,294 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.39% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 57℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Schenectady is located at 42°48'51"N 73°56'22"W (42.8142400, -73.9395700).
Schenectady map
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Weather
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth...
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Schenectady decreased by 1.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66,135 | - | census |
| 2011 | 66,098 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 66,087 | -0.02% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 65,829 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 65,846 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 65,538 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 65,076 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 65,300 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 65,345 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 65,273 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 65,231 | -0.06% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Schenectady
1Schenectady City Hall
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 View details
Phone: +15183825199 | Website available
2Town Of Niskayuna
1 Niskayuna Cir # 2, Schenectady, NY 12309 View details
Phone: +15183864500 | Website available
3Law Department City Hall
105 N Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 View details
Phone: +15183825061 | Website available
4Schenectady City Council
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 View details
Phone: +15183825089 | Website available
5Schenectady Mayor's Office
105 N Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305 View details
Phone: +15183825000 | Website available
6Schenectady City Office
125 N Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305 View details
Phone: +15183823097 | Website available
People born in Schenectady (200)
People born in Schenectady, including composer and music educator Winifred Hyson, actor, screenwriter, and former boxer Mickey Rourke, radical feminist philosopher and theologian Mary Daly, .
More notable people
- Horatio Allen (American civil engineer and inventor) he was born in 10/05/1802
- Pat Cadigan (American science fiction author) she was born in 10/09/1953
- Deborah Van Valkenburgh (American actress) she was born in 29/08/1952
- Jessica Collins (American actress) she was born in 01/04/1971
- Alison Des Forges (American historian and human rights activist) she was born in 20/08/1942
- Charles Mackerras (Australian conductor) he was born in 17/11/1925
- Kevin Burns (American television and film producer, director, and screenwriter) he was born in 18/06/1955
- Tom Moulton (American record producer) he was born in 29/11/1940
- Ann B. Davis (American actress (1926-2014)) she was born in 03/05/1926
- Joseph C. Yates (Governor of New York (1768-1837)) he was born in 09/11/1768
- Harry Joseph Flynn (Roman Catholic archbishop) he was born in 02/05/1933
- Lee Wallard (American racing driver) he was born in 07/09/1910
- Patricia Kalember (American stage and television actress) she was born in 30/12/1957
- Charles Concordia (American electrical engineer) he was born in 20/06/1908
- Trevor Marsicano (American speed skater) he was born in 05/04/1989
- Telford Taylor (American lawyer) he was born in 24/02/1908
- Ron Rivest (American cryptographer) he was born in 06/05/1947
- James Wendell (athletics competitor) he was born in 03/09/1890
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Schenectady, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 484011 | Paul Mitchell the School-Schenectady | Schenectady (NY) | 12305-2303 |
| 195322 | Schenectady County Community College | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
| 196866 | Union College | Schenectady (NY) | 12308-2311 |
| 190956 | Belanger School of Nursing | Schenectady (NY) | 12304 |
| 193265 | Modern Welding School | Schenectady (NY) | 12304 |
Nearby Transit Stations (17)
Rail and bus stations connected to Schenectady, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SDY | Schenectady | 332 Erie Blvd. | RAIL |
| ALB | Albany–Rensselaer | 525 East St. | RAIL |
| AMS | Amsterdam station | Railroad St. & West Main Ave. | RAIL |
| SRK | Saratoga Springs, NY | 267 Union Avenue | BUS |
| SAR | Saratoga Springs station | 26 Station Lane | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Schenectady.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Schenectady Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12305 |
| Heritag Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12303 |
| Scotia Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12302 |
| Niskayuna Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12309 |
| Rotterdam Squar Post Office | Schenectady (NY) | 12306 |
Other cities in Schenectady County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Schenectady County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Rotterdam | 30,080 | Located in the county of New York |
| Niskayuna | 22,330 | Town of New York, USA |
| Scotia | 7,618 | Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States |
| East Glenville | 6,616 | Census-designated place in Schenectady County, New York |
| Duanesburg | 5,942 | Town of New York, USA |
| Princetown | 2,105 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Delanson | 383 | City in Schenectady County, New York, United States of America |
| Duane | 175 | City in Franklin County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Schenectady distances to largest New York cities