Census-designated place · New York
Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, census-designated place, in Schenectady County, New York. Niskayuna had 21,227 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±399). GEOID 3651262.
Residents, 2020-2024
21,227
±399 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 20,787
Median household income
$134,052
±$10,425 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$357,900
±$12,609 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,589
±$156 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Niskayuna and what county is it in?
Niskayuna is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Schenectady County, New York. It covers 11.9 square miles of land, 1,750 residents per square mile in 2020.
Niskayuna is in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Niskayuna lies entirely within the Town of Niskayuna, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Niskayuna, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Niskayuna's population at 21,227 (±399). The 2020 Census counted 20,787 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Niskayuna is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Niskayuna | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 21,227 ±399 | 160,369 | +16,332 |
| Households | 8,164 ±349 | 66,902 | +6,411 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.10 | 2.32 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,764 ±361 | 71,244 | +6,828 |
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 Niskayuna?
The median resident of Niskayuna is 41.4 years old; 27.5% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 11.0%. 12.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Niskayuna | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±1.5 | 39.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.5% ±2.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±2.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Male | 51.2% ±2.0 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.2% ±3.3 pts | 67.7% | −10.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 11.0% ±2.0 pts | 4.9% | +5.1 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±2.1 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.5% ±2.0 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.9% ±2.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6% ±1.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 8.0% ±1.6 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1% ±0.7 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 67.4% ±3.2 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 39.5% ±3.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.3% ±2.7 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Niskayuna earn?
Half of Niskayuna's 8,164 households earn less than $134,052 a year (±$10,425), against $79,623 in Schenectady County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $136,175 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Niskayuna | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $134,052 ±$10,425 | $79,623 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $159,788 ±$9,152 | $102,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,856 ±$3,959 | $43,516 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.0% ±1.5 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.6% ±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.4% ±1.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% ±1.4 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.7% ±1.5 pts | 89.6% | – |
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 Niskayuna?
Owners occupy 80.6% of Niskayuna's occupied homes and renters 19.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $357,900 by its owner (±$12,609). The median renter pays $1,589 a month including utilities, and 24.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Niskayuna | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $357,900 ±$12,609 | $235,700 | +$87,517 |
| Median gross rent | $1,589 ±$156 | $1,194 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.2% ±11.2 pts | 44.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,454 ±$92 | $1,875 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.6% ±3.6 pts | 64.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 19.4% ±3.6 pts | 36.0% | – |
| Housing units | 8,764 ±361 | 71,244 | +6,828 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.4% ±7.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.3% ±3.4 pts | 59.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.9% ±2.4 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.7% ±2.7 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.6% ±2.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
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 do people in Niskayuna work and get to work?
72.6% of Niskayuna's workers drive alone and 20.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Niskayuna | Schenectady County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.0% ±3.2 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6% ±4.4 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.6% ±1.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±1.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 20.6% ±3.6 pts | 14.3% | +15.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min ±1.2 | 22.8 min | −3.3 min |
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 Niskayuna?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Niskayuna, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $107,233 (Tract 320) to $185,464 (Tract 321.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 320Schenectady County | 7,505 | $107,233 |
| Tract 321.01Schenectady County | 5,629 | $185,464 |
| Tract 319.01Schenectady County | 4,797 | $136,582 |
| Tract 319.02Schenectady County | 3,222 | $119,688 |
| Tract 321.02Schenectady County | 2,050 | $180,761 |
| Tract 218.02Schenectady County | 4,392 | $69,025 |
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 Niskayuna) · Census block assignment files
How does Niskayuna compare with other places in New York?
Niskayuna ranks 251st 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 (ACS 2020-2024) | 151st | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 485th | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 251st | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 290th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 516th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 427th | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 1,226th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 108th | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,048th | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 758th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 206th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 1,316th | 1,652 |
Niskayuna'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 Niskayuna?
10 of the 57 figures for Niskayuna 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
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