Census tract · Rensselaer County
Census Tract 516.01, Rensselaer County, New York
Census Tract 516.01, GEOID 36083051601, in Rensselaer County, New York, entirely within Rensselaer. 2,929 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±494); the 2020 Census counted 2,992.
Residents, 2020-2024
2,929
±494 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,992
Median household income
$46,399
±$14,216 (90% margin)
Rensselaer County: $87,915
Median home value
$134,400
±$19,837 (90% margin)
Rensselaer County: $258,400
Median gross rent
$1,045
±$90 (90% margin)
Rensselaer County: $1,217
Where is Census Tract 516.01?
Census Tract 516.01 is one of 48 census tracts in Rensselaer County, New York. It covers 0.61 square miles of land, 4,881 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 36083051601, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Rensselaer | 100% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 516.01: Tract 1 in Albany County ($51,551), Tract 11 in Albany County ($56,591), Tract 515 ($73,618), Tract 516.02 ($107,420), Tract 523.01 ($130,361) and Tract 524.06 ($99,615). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 516.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 516.01's population at 2,929 (±494) in 1,335 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,992 residents and 1,449 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 516.01 | Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,929 ±494 | 9,287 |
| Households | 1,335 ±215 | 4,281 |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.37 | 2.16 |
| Housing units | 1,531 ±236 | 4,890 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 516.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 516.01 is 37.5 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.8%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 22.3%. 15.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 516.01 | Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 ±8.5 | 36.7 |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±8.6 pts | 21.3% |
| 65 years and over | 13.1% ±6.3 pts | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6% ±3.9 pts | 8.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.8% ±8.6 pts | 66.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±3.4 pts | 8.0% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 22.3% ±10.7 pts | 10.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±5.9 pts | 6.6% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 15.4% ±7.0 pts | 9.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.6% ±11.3 pts | 14.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±3.6 pts | 4.9% |
| With a disability | 25.2% ±7.8 pts | 19.2% |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.6% ±9.1 pts | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.5% ±5.6 pts | 26.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7% ±2.5 pts | 8.9% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±3.9 pts | 87.9% |
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 Census Tract 516.01 earn?
Half of the 1,335 households in Census Tract 516.01 earn less than $46,399 a year (±$14,216), against $87,915 across Rensselaer County: 41st highest of the county's 47 tracts with a reliable estimate. 28.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 516.01 | Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,399 ±$14,216 | $70,080 |
| Mean household income | $59,952 ±$16,106 | $81,946 |
| Per capita income | $27,399 ±$4,819 | $38,895 |
| People below the poverty line | 28.3% ±13.7 pts | 17.9% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 39.9% ±29.0 pts | 36.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 36.6% ±11.4 pts | 21.2% |
| Households with a computer | 96.2% ±3.9 pts | 97.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±8.6 pts | 90.6% |
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 Census Tract 516.01?
Owners occupy 37.2% of Census Tract 516.01's occupied homes and renters 62.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,400 by its owner (±$19,837). The median renter pays $1,045 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 516.01 | Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,400 ±$19,837 | $208,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,045 ±$90 | $1,219 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2% ±14.9 pts | 28.8% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,273 ±$503 | $1,546 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 37.2% ±10.6 pts | 43.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 62.8% ±10.6 pts | 56.7% |
| Housing units | 1,531 ±236 | 4,890 |
| Single-family detached homes | 20.8% ±7.3 pts | 32.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% ±2.4 pts | 0.4% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 2.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.2% ±3.0 pts | 7.9% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 68.8% ±9.3 pts | 41.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 27.6% ±12.0 pts | 15.9% |
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 Census Tract 516.01 get to work?
64.9% of Census Tract 516.01's workers drive alone and 13.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 516.01 | Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.1% ±9.2 pts | 67.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% ±7.1 pts | 4.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 64.9% ±10.1 pts | 71.5% |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±8.6 pts | 5.7% |
| Public transportation | 10.1% ±6.4 pts | 5.4% |
| Walked | 1.0% ±1.7 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 13.7% ±7.5 pts | 14.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±4.9 | 22.3 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
How does Census Tract 516.01 compare with the other tracts in Rensselaer County?
Among Rensselaer County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 516.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Rensselaer County | In Rensselaer |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 28th of 48 | 3rd of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th of 48 | 1st of 4 |
| Median household income | 41st of 47 | 4th of 4 |
| Per capita income | 42nd of 48 | 4th of 4 |
| Median home value | 43rd of 43 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 46 | 4th of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 33 | 1st of 2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48th of 48 | 4th of 4 |
| Median age | 34th of 48 | 3rd of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 39th of 47 | 3rd of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Rensselaer County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 413 | 38th | $61,875±$34,427 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 525.03 | 39th | $52,056±$27,343 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 517.02 | 40th | $48,214±$7,251 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 516.01 | 41st | $46,399±$14,216 |
| Tract 406 | 42nd | $45,044±$2,887 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 411.02 | 43rd | $42,727±$14,782 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 402 | 44th | $41,685±$21,835 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 516.01?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 516.01 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections