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.



Educational attainment (Age 25+)

Among men: 8.6% have no degree, 32.8% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 32.9% have some college or an associate degree, 19.0% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Among women: 8.2% have no degree, 28.2% have a high school diploma or equivalent, 34.3% have some college or an associate degree, 14.1% hold a bachelor’s degree, and 15.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.



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FAQ

What was the population of Cohoes in 2023?

The total population in 2023 was 18,159.

What is the median age in Cohoes?

The median age is 38.6 years.

What is the median household income in Cohoes?

Median household income (in 2023 inflation-adjusted dollars) is $61,145.

What percentage of the population is White in Cohoes?

The White population is 74.9%.

What share of the population is 65 years and over in Cohoes?

Overall 17.8% of the population is 65 years old and over.

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