Schenectady County, New York
Schenectady County: County in New York, United States
About
Schenectady County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 154,727 and a population density of 285 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 155,358 inhabitants. Its county seat is Schenectady. The county was created 213 years ago in 1808.
Quick Facts about Schenectady County
Population : | 155,358 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | New York (United States) |
Twitter username : | schdycountyny |
Area : | 543 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 2.3% |
Land as percent of area : | 97.7% |
Altitude : | 1,198 feet / 365 meters |
Capital : | Schenectady |
Establishment : | January 01, 1809 |
Time Zone : | America/New_York |
Local time : | 03:01:12 (18th August 2022) |
Density : | 286 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 0.41% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Schenectady County is located at 42°49'5"N 74°3'31"W (42.8181200, -74.0585700). It has 3 neighbors: Montgomery County, Saratoga County and Schoharie County.
Schenectady County map
The largest city of Schenectady County is Schenectady with a population of 65,231. Other cities include, Rotterdam population 30,080, Princetown population 2,105, Delanson population 383 and Duane population 175. See all Schenectady County cities & populated places.
Schenectady County Populated Places
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Schenectady County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Schenectady | 65,231 | County seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States |
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 |
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Official website of Schenectady County
Schenectady County has 3 neighbours.
- Montgomery County county in New York, United States
- Saratoga County county in New York, United States
- Schoharie County county in New York, United States
Demographics
The population of Schenectady County increased by 0.41% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 154,727 | - | census |
2011 | 154,864 | 0.09% | estimation process |
2012 | 155,016 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2013 | 154,944 | -0.05% | estimation process |
2014 | 155,016 | 0.05% | estimation process |
2015 | 154,733 | -0.18% | estimation process |
2016 | 154,475 | -0.17% | estimation process |
2017 | 154,710 | 0.15% | estimation process |
2018 | 155,079 | 0.24% | estimation process |
2019 | 155,299 | 0.14% | estimation process |
2020 | 155,358 | 0.04% | estimation process |
People born in Schenectady County (3)
People born in Schenectady County, including speed skater John Wurster, politician Jacob Markell, Thompson, Maria Louise . birth place: Schenectady, New York, USA. birth date: 1839-03-19. death date: 1916-07-21. M. L. T., .
List
New York Other Counties (more counties)
County Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
New York City | 8,398,748 | Largest city in the United States |
Queens | 2,339,150 | Queens is a city in Queens County, New York |
Queens County | 2,225,821 | County in New York, United States |
Manhattan | 1,644,518 | Borough of New York City, New York, United States |
New York County | 1,611,989 | County in New York state, United States of America |
Suffolk County | 1,474,273 | County in New York, United States |
The Bronx | 1,455,720 | Borough of New York City, United States |
Bronx County | 1,401,142 | Borough of New York City, United States |
Nassau County | 1,351,334 | County in New York, United States |
Westchester County | 965,802 | County in New York, United States. |
Erie County | 917,241 | County in New York, United States |
Hempstead | 764,055 | Town in Nassau County, New York |
Monroe County | 740,900 | County in Florida, United States |
Brookhaven | 479,883 | Town in Suffolk County, New York, United States |
Richmond County | 475,327 | County in Georgia, United States |
Staten Island | 474,558 | Island and borough of New York City |