Rensselaer Falls, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Rensselaer Falls, New York Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rensselaer Falls, New York had a total population of 483, the 1069th largest village in New York, with a median household income of $82,109, which is 4% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x.

Rensselaer Falls Quick Facts

Population 483

Median Household Income $82,109

Median Home Value $87,100

Poverty Rate 5.2%

Unemployment Rate 7.6%

Median Age 37.2 years

Homeownership Rate 86.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

High School Graduation Rate 96.8%

Diversity Index 13/100

Population 483 1069th of 1,289

Median Income $82,109 average

Poverty Rate 5.2% 58% lower than national

Median Home Value $87,100 bottom 10%

How Rensselaer Falls Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	350	483	+38.0%
Median household income	$80,625	$82,109	+1.8%
Median home value	$73,600	$87,100	+18.3%

How Rensselaer Falls Compares

Median Household Income

Rensselaer Falls

$82,109

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Rensselaer Falls

$87,100

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.2%

$25K-$50K 28.1%

$50K-$100K 20.9%

$100K+ 43.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.9%

$10K-$15K

0.7%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

2.0%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

11.8%

$40K-$45K

7.2%

$45K-$50K

7.2%

$50K-$60K

4.6%

$60K-$75K

1.3%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

7.8%

$125K-$150K

28.1%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

3.9%

Employment

7.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

68.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.3%

Renter 13.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,038/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.1%

18-34

24.0%

35-54

32.1%

55-74

13.9%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Rensselaer Falls Rankings in New York

#1069 Population of 1,289

#631 Median Income of 1,219

#516 Education of 1,288

#1195 Home Value of 1,232

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Other Cities in St. Lawrence County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Massena	10,238	$51,458	24.3%	$94,400
Ogdensburg	9,455	$61,824	16.1%	$85,400
Potsdam	8,427	$34,546	29.0%	$146,400
Canton	7,167	$62,054	19.8%	$183,800
Akwesasne	4,089	$51,868	32.0%	$177,800
Gouverneur	3,615	$35,752	27.3%	$107,200
Norwood	1,374	$54,375	17.3%	$100,800
Norfolk	1,204	$59,491	14.2%	$88,700
Waddington	1,062	$73,750	6.3%	$182,300
Brasher Falls	776	$52,868	13.2%	$98,000

Cities Similar to Rensselaer Falls

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Coopers Plains	480	N/A	$223,100	29.8%	15.6%
Cragsmoor	481	$79,618	$228,300	30.5%	0.0%
Cadyville	479	$84,012	$198,400	46.5%	0.0%
East Durham	495	$82,813	$193,100	18.3%	7.7%
Kiamesha Lake	469	N/A	$151,100	6.5%	4.9%

A note before these figures: with a population of 483, Rensselaer Falls's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Rensselaer Falls is a small community located in New York, within St. Lawrence County. The total population is 483. It ranks as the 1069th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rensselaer Falls is 37.2 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Rensselaer Falls is $82,109. This is 4% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.2%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $87,100. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Rensselaer Falls is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 59% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rensselaer Falls has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.0% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about the same as the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rensselaer Falls, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Rensselaer Falls, New York?

Rensselaer Falls, New York has a population of 483 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Rensselaer Falls, NY?

The median household income in Rensselaer Falls is $82,109, which is 2% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Rensselaer Falls, NY?

The poverty rate in Rensselaer Falls is 5.2%. This means approximately 25 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Rensselaer Falls, New York?

Rensselaer Falls's population is 93.0% White, 0.0% Black, 2.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Rensselaer Falls, NY?

The median home value in Rensselaer Falls is $87,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.

How educated is Rensselaer Falls, New York?

40.0% of adults (25+) in Rensselaer Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.