Population Statistics for Cohoes, New York in 2024
- Total population: 18,159, male: 8,397 and female: 9,762
- Median age: 38.6 years, male: 38.9 and female: 38.4
- Median household income: $61,145
- Housing units: 9,744 total, occupied: 8,403 and vacant: 1,341
Population by Age and Gender
In Cohoes, New York, there are 1,808 males under 18 years old (21.5%), 5,415 aged 18 to 64 (64.5%), and 1,174 aged 65 and over (14.0%). Among females, 1,814 are under 18 years old (18.6%), 5,889 aged 18 to 64 (60.3%), and 2,059 aged 65 and over (21.1%).
Population Demographics by Race
Based on the latest data, the population in Cohoes, New York is 74.0% (13,436 people) White. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.4% (1,518 people) of the total. Black or African American alone represents 7.5% (1,358 people), while Asian alone makes up 2.5% (445 people).
Household Income
About 39.5% of all households earn under $50,000. Around 34.1% of households have incomes between $50,000 and $100,000, while 21.7% earn between $100,000 and $200,000. A small portion, 4.7%, report incomes over $200,000.
Households and Families
About 40.9% of households are married couples, while 8.1% are headed by a male householder with no spouse present. Female householders account for 20.6% of households, and 30.4% are non-family households.
Marital Status of Population
Overall, 40.9% of men and 31.5% of women are currently married. Among those who have never married, the share is 44.1% for men and 43.5% for women. Divorce rates are 14.9% among women compared to 12.0% for men, while 10.1% of women and 3.0% of men are widowed.

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