Schenectady County, NY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Schenectady County increased by 13,339. In this period, the peak population was 160,046 in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 146,563 | - | - |
| 2001 | 146,203 | -360 | -0.25% |
| 2002 | 146,940 | 737 | 0.50% |
| 2003 | 147,489 | 549 | 0.37% |
| 2004 | 148,345 | 856 | 0.58% |
| 2005 | 149,474 | 1,129 | 0.76% |
| 2006 | 150,845 | 1,371 | 0.92% |
| 2007 | 151,164 | 319 | 0.21% |
| 2008 | 152,037 | 873 | 0.58% |
| 2009 | 152,517 | 480 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 154,867 | 2,350 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 154,882 | 15 | 0.01% |
| 2012 | 155,044 | 162 | 0.10% |
| 2013 | 154,978 | -66 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 155,050 | 72 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 154,773 | -277 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 154,473 | -300 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 154,716 | 243 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 155,334 | 618 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 155,548 | 214 | 0.14% |
| 2020 | 159,289 | 3,741 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 160,046 | 757 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 159,694 | -352 | -0.22% |
| 2023 | 159,902 | 208 | 0.13% |
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Schenectady County, NY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Schenectady County's population increased by 8,304 (5.67%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Schenectady County's population increased by 4,422 (2.86%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Schenectady County's population increased by 613 (0.38%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Schenectady County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 159,902.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Schenectady County's population peaked in year 2021 at 160,046.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Schenectady County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 146,203.
Schenectady County, NY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Schenectady County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Schenectady County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.40% per year. Overall the population grew 9.10% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Schenectady County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.40% per year.
From 2019 to 2020 Schenectady County population grew the most, with an increase of 3,741 people (a 2.41% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Schenectady County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 360 people (a 0.25% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Schenectady County, NY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Schenectady County's population decreased by 144 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 352 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 208 (0.13%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Schenectady County, NY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Schenectady County increased by 4,924 (3.18%). The population was highest at 160,046 in the year 2021 and lowest at 154,473 in the year 2016. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.32%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)