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12047

Cohoes, NY

Total Population
23,293
Median Household Income
$71,793
Median Home Value
$221,500
Median Rent
$1,210

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$71,793
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$221,500
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,210
100% above state median
Median Age
38.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Cohoes, NY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

32.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Unemployment rate of 6.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 15.3% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$71,793
-4.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-49,249,621
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.31 people

Total Households
9,684
Family Households
37.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
35.2%
#2 Industry
Education
27.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
15.3%
Total Employed Residents:5,276

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.7%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.4%
135 workers
Public Transit
1.9%
179 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,500
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
93.7%
10,761 employed
Labor Force
11,515
721 unemployed
Median Age
38.2 years
Per Capita Income
$39,751
Poverty Rate
15.3%

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