Town · New York
Town of Nassau, New York
Nassau (town), town, in Rensselaer County, New York. Nassau (town) had 4,489 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,545 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,511 (±22). GEOID 3608349517.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,489
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,545 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,511 ±22
Median household income
$93,159
±$7,522 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$263,300
±$30,409 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,213
±$156 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Nassau (town) and what county is it in?
Nassau (town) is a town in Rensselaer County, New York. It covers 44.4 square miles of land, 102 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside the Town of Nassau: Nassau (village, 1,103 in 2020) and East Nassau (village, 559 in 2020). Part of Nassau Lake (CDP) also lies in it.
Nassau (town) is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nassau (town), and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,489 people lived in Nassau (town) on July 1, 2025, down 1.3% since 2020, in line with New York (−1.0%). The 2020 Census counted 4,545 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,511 (±22).
| Measure | Nassau (town) | Rensselaer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,511±22 | 160,332 | −274 |
| Households | 1,831±133 | 66,686 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.18 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,115±136 | 74,543 | no clear change |
Nassau (town)'s population since 2000
From 4,818 in 2000 to 4,489 in 2025: down 6.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nassau (town) as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nassau (town)?
The median resident of Nassau (town) is 41.6 years old; 20.1% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.8%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nassau (town) | Rensselaer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±5.5 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.1%±3.2 pts | 19.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8%±3.4 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Male | 54.1%±3.1 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5%±3.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.4%±4.5 pts | 78.7% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.8%±2.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.3%±2.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1%±3.7 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 3.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±3.7 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.7%±4.7 pts | 37.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.2%±3.3 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7%±3.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nassau (town) earn?
Half of Nassau (town)'s 1,831 households earn less than $93,159 a year (±$7,522), against $87,915 in Rensselaer County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $99,334 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nassau (town) | Rensselaer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,159±$7,522 | $87,915 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $114,937±$15,792 | $107,086 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,991±$6,100 | $46,000 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.2%±2.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.0%±5.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±3.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±3.9 pts | 95.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4%±4.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nassau (town)?
Owners occupy 75.7% of Nassau (town)'s occupied homes and renters 24.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 by its owner (±$30,409). The median renter pays $1,213 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nassau (town) | Rensselaer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $263,300±$30,409 | $258,400 | +$42,760 |
| Median gross rent | $1,213±$156 | $1,217 | +$198 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8%±15.6 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,012±$214 | $1,940 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.7%±7.0 pts | 64.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 24.3%±7.0 pts | 35.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,115±136 | 74,543 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0%±3.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.6%±4.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.8%±4.8 pts | 56.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.1%±3.8 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4%±3.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.7%±5.6 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7%±2.2 pts | 9.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nassau (town) building?
Builders took permits for 7 new housing units in Nassau (town) in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 1.6 per 1,000 residents against 1.9 across New York.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nassau (town) work and get to work?
74.1% of Nassau (town)'s workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.8 minutes.
| Measure | Nassau (town) | Rensselaer County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7%±4.8 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.1%±5.7 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±2.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3%±5.2 pts | 14.0% | +15.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.8 min±2.1 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Nassau (town)?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Nassau (town) (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $84,781 (Tract 526.02) to $93,438 (Tract 526.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 526.01Rensselaer County | 3,493 | $93,438 |
| Tract 526.02Rensselaer County | 1,058 | $84,781 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Nassau (town)) · Census block assignment files
How does Nassau (town) compare with other places in New York?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nassau (town) is the 2,528th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 316th-most populous of 924 in New York.
Nassau (town) ranks 608th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 316th | 924 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 653rd | 1,225 |
| Residents per square mile | 1,182nd | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 608th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 624th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 711th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 631st | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 921st | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 871st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,030th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 983rd | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 326th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 671st | 1,652 |
Nassau (town)'s figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Nassau (town)?
15 of the 57 figures for Nassau (town) on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nassau (town) are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.