Population 4,235 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Central State
Household size in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.58 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.63 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.81 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.45 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.13 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Central State run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Schenectady as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.69, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 40.1 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 39.9 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 40.8 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.7 | 39.8 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | −0.3 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Central State are younger than 38.7 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 11.9% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 11.2% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 11.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Central State: 17.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Central State
Renters in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.2% | 32.7% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.6% | 35.1% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 35.5% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 57.6% | 37.9% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +5.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Central State rent: 57.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 55.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 14.5% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 15.1% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 20.7% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 7.0% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −17.5 pts | −7.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.3% of homes in Central State are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1955 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1956 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1958 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1960 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Central State is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $869 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $656 | $936 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $737 | $1,026 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $802 | $1,322 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$128 | +$453 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Central State costs $802 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 37.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Central State
Bachelor's degrees in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 31.4% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 33.1% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 34.8% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 38.6% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Central State: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.6% | 89.0% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 88.9% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.4% | 89.7% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 89.8% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Central State never finished high school, more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Central State
| Period | Central State | Schenectady | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 8.4% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +0.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Central State than nationally: unemployment was 6.7%, against 5.4%. Schenectady as a whole looks much the same. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Central State compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central State | 2.42 | 38.7 | 17.8% | 57.6% | 2.3% | 1952 | $802 | 13.6% | 86.0% | 6.7% |
| Hamilton Hills | 2.41 | 31.0 | 38.6% | 81.2% | 11.1% | 1947 | $974 | 12.9% | 66.0% | 23.7% |
| Vale and Eastern Avenue | 2.47 | 29.5 | 8.1% | 81.9% | 12.9% | 1960 | $1,179 | 20.0% | 73.8% | 16.8% |
| Campus Area | 1.66 | 31.0 | 4.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% | 1987 | $1,753 | 66.6% | 98.1% | 8.9% |
| Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | 2.10 | 48.6 | 7.1% | 22.5% | 9.5% | 1956 | $1,247 | 59.7% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| West End | 2.62 | 30.7 | 19.1% | 77.4% | 12.6% | 1963 | $1,125 | 25.2% | 86.8% | 8.7% |
| New Scotland-Woodlawn | 1.93 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 55.8% | 4.8% | 1950 | $1,421 | 59.2% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Pine Hills | 2.19 | 25.4 | 8.3% | 77.6% | 13.5% | 1945 | $1,254 | 48.0% | 90.7% | 8.1% |
| Helderberg | 2.08 | 42.4 | 3.1% | 27.9% | 13.4% | 1943 | $1,606 | 65.3% | 97.7% | 3.2% |
| West Hill | 2.27 | 36.6 | 15.7% | 68.4% | 24.5% | 1950 | $1,260 | 22.3% | 89.1% | 11.5% |
| Central Ave | 1.66 | 32.1 | 6.5% | 90.7% | 19.8% | 1944 | $1,176 | 45.3% | 86.8% | 11.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: West End, Concord, NH · Bradford Park, Springfield, MO · The Dominion, San Antonio, TX · Fairview, Milwaukee, WI · Broadmoor, Daly City, CA · Landfall, Wilmington, NC · Camp Lake, Trevor, WI · Emerald Estates, Bakersfield, CA · South Central Accord, Columbus, OH · Linwood, Fort Lee, NJ
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Central State. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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