Schenectady Population 2026
Schenectady has a population of 65,305, making it the #604 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in New York. It is about 135× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
65,305
Rank in United States
#604
Coordinates
42.81°N, 73.94°W
~74 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
508 km
315 miles, straight line
Other big cities in New York
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 8,804,190 | #1 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 | #82 |
| Rochester | 209,802 | #112 |
| Yonkers | 201,116 | #122 |
| Syracuse | 144,142 | #193 |
| Amherst | 122,366 | #235 |
| Albany | 101,228 | #318 |
| West Albany | 93,794 | #358 |
Cities near Schenectady
- Rotterdam20,652 people · ~4 km away
- Clifton Park36,705 people · ~15 km away
- Glenville29,326 people · ~16 km away
- Latham20,736 people · ~17 km away
- West Albany93,794 people · ~20 km away
- Cohoes16,538 people · ~20 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Schenectady?
Schenectady has a population of 65,305 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #604 biggest city in United States.
What state is Schenectady in?
Schenectady is located in New York, United States.
Is Schenectady the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 508 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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