New York

Schenectady

158,061
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Schenectady

Schenectady, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 10,201. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 158,061.

Its recorded population peaked at 160,979 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 6 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Mohawk Valley Raid – Schenectady Aftermath 1690, Burning of Schenectady NY 1690, Raid on Schenectady (1690), and 87 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020158,061
2010154,727
2000146,555
1990149,285
1980149,946
1970160,979
1960152,896
1950142,497
1940122,494
1930125,021
1920109,363
191088,235
190046,852
189029,797
188023,538
187021,347
186020,002
185020,054
184017,387
183012,347
182013,081
181010,201
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Schenectady

Military engagements that took place in Schenectady, New York.

Mohawk Valley Raid – Schenectady Aftermath 1690
1690
Burning of Schenectady NY 1690
1690
Raid on Schenectady (1690)
1690
Burning of Schenectady 1690
1690
Raid on Schenectady 1690
1690
Schenectady Massacre
1690

Historic places in Schenectady

National Register of Historic Places listings in Schenectady, New York.

Franklin School
Schenectady
Jones, A.D. (Boss), House
Duanesburg
Rosendale Common School
Niskayuna
Mann, Horace, School
Schenectady
Wing, Joseph, Farm Complex
Duanesburg
Mica Insulator Company
Schenectady
Shute Octagon House
Duanesburg
North Mansion and Tenant House
Duanesburg
Delanson Historic District
Delanson
Proctor, F. F., Theatre and Arcade
Schenectady
Niskayuna Railroad Station
Niskayuna
Young Men's Christian Association of Schenectady
Schenectady
Duanesburg-Florida Baptist Church
Duanesburg
Chapman Farmhouse
Duanesburg
Braman, Joseph, House
Duanesburg
Stockade Historic District
Schenectady
Enlarged Double Lock No. 23, Old Erie Canal
Rotterdam
Dellemont-Wemple Farm
Schenectady
Mariaville Historic District
Duanesburg
Halladay Farmhouse
Duanesburg
Reformed Presbyterian Church Parsonage
Duanesburg
Hawes Homestead
Duanesburg
Liddle, Thomas, Farm Complex
Duanesburg
Lasher, George, House
Duanesburg
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Frequently asked about Schenectady

When does Schenectady first appear in the US census?
Schenectady, New York first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 10,201.
What is the population of Schenectady?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Schenectady had a recorded population of 158,061.
When did Schenectady's population peak?
Schenectady's recorded population peaked at 160,979 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Schenectady?
6 documented military engagements took place in Schenectady, including Mohawk Valley Raid – Schenectady Aftermath 1690, Burning of Schenectady NY 1690, Raid on Schenectady (1690).
How many historic places are in Schenectady?
87 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Schenectady, New York.
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