Cohoes, NY

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Cohoes Overview

17,960
TOTAL POPULATION
8,084
MALE POPULATION
9,876
FEMALE POPULATION
81.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
122.17
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,778
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,750
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$62,679
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,707
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Cohoes Zip Codes

Cohoes Area Codes

Race in Cohoes

The most populous races in Cohoes are White / Caucasian (13,971 | 77.8%), Two or more Races (2,023 | 11.3%), and Black / African American (1,449 | 8.1%).
Race in Cohoes
Race# Population% Population
Asian4032.2%
Black / African American1,4498.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific300.2%
Hispanic or Latino1,0635.9%
Native / Alaskan510.3%
White / Caucasian13,97177.8%
Two or more Races2,02311.3%
Some other Race330.2%
Total17,960100.0%

Ancestry in Cohoes

The most populous ancestries reported in Cohoes are Irish (3,375 | 18.8%), Italian (2,774 | 15.4%), German (2,374 | 13.2%), French (1,705 | 9.5%), and English (1,344 | 7.5%), together accounting for 64.4% of all Cohoes residents.
Ancestry in Cohoes
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1650.9%
African550.3%
Albanian790.4%
American3481.9%
Arab1040.6%
Armenian580.3%
Austrian310.2%
British1260.7%
Burmese900.5%
Canadian230.1%
Central American160.1%
Cherokee60.0%
Chippewa50.0%
Colombian150.1%
Croatian330.2%
Cuban910.5%
Czech170.1%
Czechoslovakian10.0%
Danish2221.2%
Dominican1000.6%
Dutch1921.1%
Ecuadorian160.1%
English1,3447.5%
European1650.9%
Filipino470.3%
Finnish70.0%
French1,7059.5%
French Canadian7904.4%
German2,37413.2%
Greek150.1%
Hungarian340.2%
Icelander360.2%
Indian (Asian)730.4%
Irish3,37518.8%
Iroquois1300.7%
Italian2,77415.4%
Jamaican480.3%
Korean750.4%
Lebanese670.4%
Lithuanian370.2%
Macedonian250.1%
Mexican220.1%
Moroccan180.1%
Native Hawaiian300.2%
Northern European240.1%
Norwegian210.1%
Polish1,3157.3%
Portuguese500.3%
Puerto Rican7674.3%
Romanian600.3%
Russian3822.1%
Salvadoran160.1%
Scandinavian190.1%
Scotch-Irish320.2%
Scottish1901.1%
Sioux70.0%
Slovak230.1%
South American310.2%
Spanish360.2%
Subsaharan African2431.3%
Sudanese1650.9%
Swedish950.5%
Swiss270.2%
Syrian190.1%
Ukrainian2731.5%
Welsh1440.8%
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Immigrants in Cohoes

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Cohoes came from Europe (543 | 3.0%), Eastern Europe (371 | 2.1%), Asia (361 | 2.0%), South Central Asia (219 | 1.2%), and Russia (166 | 0.9%), together accounting for 9.2% of all Cohoes residents.
Immigrants in Cohoes
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1230.7%
Africa1180.7%
Asia3612.0%
Canada100.1%
Caribbean1180.7%
Central America100.1%
China170.1%
Croatia330.2%
Cuba70.0%
Dominican Republic1000.6%
Eastern Asia330.2%
Eastern Europe3712.1%
Egypt230.1%
El Salvador100.1%
Europe5433.0%
France870.5%
Germany160.1%
Greece150.1%
Hong Kong40.0%
India60.0%
Italy230.1%
Jamaica110.1%
Korea160.1%
Latin America1280.7%
Northern Africa860.5%
Northern Europe310.2%
Pakistan710.4%
Philippines560.3%
Poland870.5%
Russia1660.9%
Scotland310.2%
Sierra Leone320.2%
South Central Asia2191.2%
South Eastern Asia1090.6%
Southern Europe380.2%
Sudan630.4%
Thailand340.2%
Ukraine720.4%
Uzbekistan190.1%
Western Africa320.2%
Western Europe1030.6%
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Sex and Age in Cohoes

Sex and Age in Cohoes

The most populous age groups in Cohoes are 55 to 59 Years (742 | 9.2%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (1,178 | 11.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Cohoes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years344 (4.3%)559 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years628 (7.8%)695 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years462 (5.7%)496 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years559 (6.9%)395 (4.0%)
20 to 24 Years631 (7.8%)1,178 (11.9%)
25 to 29 Years633 (7.8%)562 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Years548 (6.8%)818 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years429 (5.3%)601 (6.1%)
40 to 44 Years430 (5.3%)564 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years509 (6.3%)345 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years327 (4.1%)427 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years742 (9.2%)308 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years548 (6.8%)868 (8.8%)
65 to 69 Years340 (4.2%)625 (6.3%)
70 to 74 Years431 (5.3%)460 (4.7%)
75 to 79 Years261 (3.2%)293 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years129 (1.6%)201 (2.0%)
85 Years and over133 (1.7%)481 (4.9%)
Total8,084 (100.0%)9,876 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Cohoes

Median Family Size in Cohoes

The median family size in Cohoes is 2.89 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,386 | 32.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (503 | 11.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.17 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Cohoes
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,360 (55.5%)2.87
Single Male/Father503 (11.8%)2.17
Single Female/Mother1,386 (32.6%)3.20
Total Families4,249 (100.0%)2.89

Median Household Size in Cohoes

The median household size in Cohoes is 2.19 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,386 | 17.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.35 persons per household. non-family households (3,536 | 45.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Cohoes
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,360 (30.3%)2.87
Single Male/Father503 (6.5%)2.92
Single Female/Mother1,386 (17.8%)3.35
Non-family3,536 (45.4%)1.17
Total Households7,785 (100.0%)2.19

Household Size by Marriage Status in Cohoes

Out of a total of 7,785 households in Cohoes, 4,249 (54.6%) are family households, while 3,536 (45.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,233, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,881.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Cohoes
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,881 (37.0%)
2-Person Households2,233 (28.7%)636 (8.2%)
3-Person Households973 (12.5%)19 (0.2%)
4-Person Households500 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households328 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households58 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households157 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,249 (54.6%)3,536 (45.4%)

Female Fertility in Cohoes

Fertility by Age in Cohoes

Average fertility rate in Cohoes is 41.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Cohoes
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years183 (100.0%)72.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total183 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cohoes

47.5% of women with births (183) in Cohoes are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 52.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Cohoes
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years87 (47.5%)96 (52.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (47.5%)96 (52.5%)

Fertility by Education in Cohoes

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Cohoes
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma40 (21.9%)42.0
College or Associate's Degree72 (39.3%)55.0
Bachelor's Degree71 (38.8%)65.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total183 (100.0%)41.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cohoes

52.5% of women with births in Cohoes are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Cohoes
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree16 (22.2%)56 (77.8%)
Bachelor's Degree71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total87 (47.5%)96 (52.5%)

Income in Cohoes

Income Overview in Cohoes

Per Capita Income in Cohoes is $32,778, while median incomes of families and households are $68,750 and $62,679 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income17,960$32,778
Median Family Income4,249$68,750
Mean Family Income4,249$80,694
Median Household Income7,785$62,679
Mean Household Income7,785$73,441
Income Deficit4,249$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)17,96024.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)17,96075.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index17,9600.38

Earnings by Sex in Cohoes

Average Earnings in Cohoes are $41,522, $49,092 for men and $37,171 for women, a difference of 24.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Cohoes
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,159 (46.6%)$49,092
Female4,758 (53.4%)$37,171
Total8,917 (100.0%)$41,522

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cohoes

The most common earnings brackets in Cohoes are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (529 | 12.7%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (578 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Cohoes
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less345 (8.3%)131 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99960 (1.4%)336 (7.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499102 (2.5%)129 (2.7%)
$7,500 to $9,99983 (2.0%)120 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499122 (2.9%)177 (3.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99953 (1.3%)200 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49943 (1.0%)172 (3.6%)
$17,500 to $19,99995 (2.3%)39 (0.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49913 (0.3%)254 (5.3%)
$22,500 to $24,999110 (2.6%)72 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999198 (4.8%)359 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999294 (7.1%)245 (5.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999201 (4.8%)335 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999187 (4.5%)223 (4.7%)
$45,000 to $49,999228 (5.5%)252 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999206 (5.0%)102 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999516 (12.4%)423 (8.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999356 (8.6%)356 (7.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999529 (12.7%)578 (12.1%)
$100,000+418 (10.1%)255 (5.4%)
Total4,159 (100.0%)4,758 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cohoes

Average earnings in Cohoes are $56,021 for men and $45,444 for women, a difference of 18.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $84,118, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,563. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $76,705, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $21,505.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Cohoes
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,563$21,505
High School Diploma$48,365$38,924
College or Associate's Degree$42,961$36,781
Bachelor's Degree$72,879$61,602
Graduate Degree$84,118$76,705
Total$56,021$45,444

Family Income in Cohoes

Family Income Brackets in Cohoes

According to the Cohoes family income data, there are 837 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 136 families (3.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Cohoes
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001954.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992726.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992175.1%
$25,000 to $34,9993277.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993879.1%
$50,000 to $74,99982419.4%
$75,000 to $99,99970116.5%
$100,000 to $149,99983719.7%
$150,000 to $199,9993488.2%
$200,000+1363.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cohoes

4-person families (374 | 8.8%) account for the highest median family income in Cohoes with $89,375 per family, while 2-person families (2,571 | 60.5%) have the highest median income of $31,912 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Cohoes
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,571 (60.5%)$63,825
3-Person Families800 (18.8%)$79,701
4-Person Families374 (8.8%)$89,375
5-Person Families317 (7.5%)$86,594
6-Person Families30 (0.7%)$0
7+ Person Families157 (3.7%)$11,924
Total4,249 (100.0%)$68,750

Family Income by Number of Earners in Cohoes

The median family income in Cohoes is $68,750, with families comprising 3+ earners (294) having the highest median family income of $107,778, while families with no earners (1,093) have the lowest median family income of $42,529, accounting for 6.9% and 25.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Cohoes
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,093 (25.7%)$42,529
1 Earner1,286 (30.3%)$51,538
2 Earners1,576 (37.1%)$107,382
3+ Earners294 (6.9%)$107,778
Total4,249 (100.0%)$68,750

Household Income in Cohoes

Household Income Brackets in Cohoes

With 1,705 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Cohoes, accounting for 21.9% of all households. In contrast, only 171 households (2.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Cohoes
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003354.3%
$10,000 to $14,9994756.1%
$15,000 to $24,9995066.5%
$25,000 to $34,9996628.5%
$35,000 to $49,99987211.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,70521.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,30016.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,28516.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994676.0%
$200,000+1712.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Cohoes

The median household income in Cohoes is $62,679, with the highest median household income of $70,679 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,603 households (33.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $46,174, with 1,953 households (25.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Cohoes
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years614 (7.9%)$59,289
25 to 44 Years2,615 (33.6%)$64,975
45 to 64 Years2,603 (33.4%)$70,679
65+ Years1,953 (25.1%)$46,174
Total7,785 (100.0%)$62,679

Poverty in Cohoes

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cohoes

With 13.2% poverty level for males and 25.0% for females among the residents of Cohoes, 5 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 108 males (71.5%) and 476 females (61.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Cohoes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years35 (10.2%)218 (39.0%)
5 Years108 (71.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years174 (23.8%)476 (61.7%)
12 to 14 Years25 (12.8%)161 (50.2%)
15 Years23 (28.7%)35 (25.9%)
16 and 17 Years82 (41.6%)31 (24.8%)
18 to 24 Years89 (9.8%)419 (31.9%)
25 to 34 Years168 (14.2%)395 (28.6%)
35 to 44 Years105 (12.2%)157 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years102 (12.2%)144 (18.7%)
55 to 64 Years46 (3.6%)187 (16.4%)
65 to 74 Years73 (10.2%)83 (7.8%)
75 Years and over11 (2.5%)12 (2.7%)
Total1,041 (13.2%)2,318 (25.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cohoes

According to the poverty statistics in Cohoes, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.5% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Cohoes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years309 (89.8%)341 (61.0%)
5 Years43 (28.5%)95 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years557 (76.2%)296 (38.3%)
12 to 14 Years170 (87.2%)160 (49.8%)
15 Years57 (71.3%)100 (74.1%)
16 and 17 Years115 (58.4%)94 (75.2%)
18 to 24 Years823 (90.2%)894 (68.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,013 (85.8%)985 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years754 (87.8%)1,008 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years734 (87.8%)627 (81.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,218 (96.4%)953 (83.6%)
65 to 74 Years640 (89.8%)981 (92.2%)
75 Years and over422 (97.5%)428 (97.3%)
Total6,855 (86.8%)6,962 (75.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cohoes

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Cohoes show that 3.0% or 71 of the total 2,360 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 11.6%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.1%, which includes 18 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Cohoes
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,654 (98.9%)18 (1.1%)
1 or 2 Children490 (93.5%)34 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children145 (88.4%)19 (11.6%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,289 (97.0%)71 (3.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cohoes

According to the poverty data in Cohoes, 13.3% or 67 single-father households and 35.3% or 490 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 170 households (61.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Cohoes
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)9 (2.5%)
1 or 2 Children55 (24.9%)311 (41.2%)
3 or 4 Children12 (100.0%)170 (61.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (13.3%)490 (35.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cohoes

The poverty data for Cohoes shows that 71 of the married-couple family households (3.0%) and 557 of the single-parent households (29.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (11.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 182 household (63.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Cohoes
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children18 (1.1%)9 (1.4%)
1 or 2 Children34 (6.5%)366 (37.5%)
3 or 4 Children19 (11.6%)182 (63.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total71 (3.0%)557 (29.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Cohoes

Employment by Class of Employer in Cohoes

Among the 7,872 employed individuals in Cohoes, private company employees (5,259 | 66.8%), state government employees (838 | 10.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (715 | 9.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Cohoes
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,25966.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1732.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2403.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations7159.1%
Local Government Employees4675.9%
State Government Employees83810.6%
Federal Government Employees1802.3%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,872100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Cohoes

According to the labor force statistics for Cohoes, out of the total population over 16 years of age (14,561), 59.8% or 8,707 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.3% or 636 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 85.0% or 1,720 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.2% or 134 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Cohoes
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years381 (51.6%)134 (35.2%)
20 to 24 Years1,474 (81.5%)146 (9.9%)
25 to 29 Years927 (77.6%)79 (8.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,141 (83.5%)181 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,720 (85.0%)28 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,351 (84.0%)23 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years555 (52.9%)9 (1.6%)
60 to 64 Years697 (49.2%)39 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years367 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over94 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,707 (59.8%)636 (7.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cohoes

According to labor force statistics for Cohoes, 73.8% of individuals (6,390) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (8,659) are in the labor force, with 5.6% or 358 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 92.8% or 2,348 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.7% or 224 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Cohoes
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School263 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma1,684 (70.5%)96 (4.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,096 (72.7%)308 (10.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,348 (92.8%)71 (2.8%)
Total6,390 (73.8%)485 (5.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Cohoes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cohoes are Computers, Engineering & Science (843 | 10.5%), Community & Social Service (783 | 9.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (665 | 8.3%), Business & Financial (557 | 6.9%), and Management (528 | 6.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Cohoes

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Cohoes, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (85.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (82.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (80.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (87.4%), and Health Technologists (86.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Cohoes
OccupationMaleFemale
Management262 (49.6%)266 (50.4%)
Business & Financial187 (33.6%)370 (66.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science682 (80.9%)161 (19.1%)
Computers & Mathematics373 (77.9%)106 (22.1%)
Architecture & Engineering225 (85.9%)37 (14.1%)
Life, Physical & Social Science84 (82.4%)18 (17.6%)
Community & Social Service 187 (23.9%)596 (76.1%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support55 (53.9%)47 (46.1%)
Education Instruction & Library53 (12.6%)369 (87.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment79 (49.1%)82 (50.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating100 (15.0%)565 (85.0%)
Health Technologists67 (13.8%)417 (86.2%)
Total (Category)1,418 (42.0%)1,958 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)3,695 (46.0%)4,345 (54.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Cohoes are Food Preparation & Serving (576 | 7.2%), Security & Protection (224 | 2.8%), Healthcare Support (207 | 2.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (197 | 2.5%), and Firefighting & Prevention (157 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Cohoes

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Cohoes, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (61.4%), and Security & Protection (52.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (77.7%), Healthcare Support (73.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Cohoes
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support55 (26.6%)152 (73.4%)
Security & Protection117 (52.2%)107 (47.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention66 (42.0%)91 (58.0%)
Law Enforcement51 (76.1%)16 (23.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving237 (41.1%)339 (58.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance121 (61.4%)76 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service31 (22.3%)108 (77.7%)
Total (Category)561 (41.8%)782 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)3,695 (46.0%)4,345 (54.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Cohoes are Office & Administration (1,310 | 16.3%), and Sales & Related (839 | 10.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Cohoes

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Cohoes
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related469 (55.9%)370 (44.1%)
Office & Administration255 (19.5%)1,055 (80.5%)
Total (Category)724 (33.7%)1,425 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)3,695 (46.0%)4,345 (54.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Cohoes are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (254 | 3.2%), Construction & Extraction (194 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Cohoes

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Cohoes
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction184 (94.9%)10 (5.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair254 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)440 (97.8%)10 (2.2%)
Total (Overall)3,695 (46.0%)4,345 (54.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Cohoes are Material Moving (284 | 3.5%), Transportation (236 | 2.9%), and Production (202 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Cohoes

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Cohoes
OccupationMaleFemale
Production193 (95.5%)9 (4.5%)
Transportation174 (73.7%)62 (26.3%)
Material Moving185 (65.1%)99 (34.9%)
Total (Category)552 (76.4%)170 (23.5%)
Total (Overall)3,695 (46.0%)4,345 (54.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Cohoes

Employment Industries in Cohoes

The major employment industries in Cohoes include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,220 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (1,052 | 13.1%), Professional & Scientific (1,009 | 12.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (803 | 10.0%), and Public Administration (631 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in Cohoes

Employment Industries by Sex in Cohoes

The Cohoes industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Construction (96.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (80.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (76.8%), and Public Administration (74.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Cohoes
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction258 (96.3%)10 (3.7%)
Manufacturing361 (72.3%)138 (27.7%)
Wholesale Trade87 (77.0%)26 (23.0%)
Retail Trade537 (51.0%)515 (48.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing166 (41.3%)236 (58.7%)
Utilities30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information73 (62.4%)44 (37.6%)
Finance & Insurance232 (47.4%)257 (52.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing32 (38.6%)51 (61.5%)
Professional & Scientific520 (51.5%)489 (48.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support206 (59.2%)142 (40.8%)
Educational Services118 (19.1%)499 (80.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance283 (23.2%)937 (76.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation57 (57.6%)42 (42.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services368 (45.8%)435 (54.2%)
Public Administration159 (25.2%)472 (74.8%)
Total3,695 (46.0%)4,345 (54.0%)

Education in Cohoes

School Enrollment in Cohoes

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,917 students in Cohoes are elementary school (1,062 | 27.1%), middle school (841 | 21.5%), and high school (747 | 19.1%).
School Enrollment in Cohoes
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool40610.4%
Kindergarten1985.1%
Elementary School1,06227.1%
Middle School84121.5%
High School74719.1%
College / Undergraduate50112.8%
Graduate / Professional1624.1%
Total3,917100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cohoes

Out of a total of 3,917 students who are enrolled in schools in Cohoes, 474 (12.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,443 (87.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 139 (47.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 162 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Cohoes
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds228 (70.4%)96 (29.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,193 (92.3%)99 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds943 (98.4%)15 (1.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds519 (96.7%)18 (3.4%)
18 to 19 Year Olds162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds154 (52.6%)139 (47.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds109 (65.7%)57 (34.3%)
35 Years and over135 (73.0%)50 (27.0%)
Total3,443 (87.9%)474 (12.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cohoes

Science & technology (462 | 13.2%), business (438 | 12.5%), social sciences (390 | 11.2%), education (367 | 10.5%), and visual & performing arts (299 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 3,495 individuals in Cohoes who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Cohoes
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2757.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1815.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1263.6%
Psychology2035.8%
Social Sciences39011.2%
Engineering2015.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies180.5%
Science & Technology46213.2%
Business43812.5%
Education36710.5%
Literature & Languages1805.1%
Liberal Arts & History1133.2%
Visual & Performing Arts2998.6%
Communications922.6%
Arts & Humanities1504.3%
Total3,495100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Cohoes

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cohoes

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Cohoes are males with 2 vehicles (1,574, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,690, making up 37.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Cohoes
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle176 (4.8%)177 (4.2%)
1 Vehicle1,391 (38.0%)1,716 (40.8%)
2 Vehicles1,574 (43.0%)1,690 (40.2%)
3 Vehicles282 (7.7%)441 (10.5%)
4 Vehicles238 (6.5%)179 (4.3%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,661 (100.0%)4,203 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Cohoes

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Cohoes are 20 to 24 minutes (1,579 commuters, 21.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,510 commuters, 20.9%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,017 commuters, 14.1%).
Commute Time in Cohoes
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1381.9%
5 to 9 Minutes7159.9%
10 to 14 Minutes5147.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,51020.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1,57921.8%
25 to 29 Minutes73810.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,01714.1%
35 to 39 Minutes2653.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1652.3%
45 to 59 Minutes2153.0%
60 to 89 Minutes1562.2%
90 or more Minutes2213.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Cohoes

The most common commute times in Cohoes are 15 to 19 minutes (861 commuters, 26.8%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (976 commuters, 24.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Cohoes
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes52 (1.6%)86 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes273 (8.5%)442 (11.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes264 (8.2%)250 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes861 (26.8%)649 (16.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes603 (18.7%)976 (24.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes334 (10.4%)404 (10.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes328 (10.2%)689 (17.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes176 (5.5%)89 (2.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes101 (3.1%)64 (1.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes167 (5.2%)48 (1.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes19 (0.6%)137 (3.4%)
90 or more Minutes41 (1.3%)180 (4.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cohoes

The most frequent times of departure to work in Cohoes are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (530, 16.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (833, 20.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Cohoes
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM153 (4.8%)163 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM133 (4.1%)34 (0.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM191 (5.9%)161 (4.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM147 (4.6%)257 (6.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM271 (8.4%)334 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM530 (16.5%)647 (16.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM409 (12.7%)833 (20.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM435 (13.5%)572 (14.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM56 (1.7%)227 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM138 (4.3%)161 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM159 (4.9%)203 (5.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM33 (1.0%)43 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM282 (8.8%)238 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM282 (8.8%)141 (3.5%)
Total3,219 (100.0%)4,014 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Cohoes

Occupancy by Ownership in Cohoes

Of the total 7,785 dwellings in Cohoes, owner-occupied units account for 3,311 (42.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 4,474 (57.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Cohoes
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,31142.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,47457.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units7,785100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Cohoes

Occupancy by Household Size in Cohoes
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,88137.0%
2-Person Household2,86936.8%
3-Person Household99212.7%
4+ Person Household1,04313.4%
Total Housing Units7,785100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cohoes

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Cohoes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,080 (37.5%)1,801 (62.5%)
2-Person Household1,360 (47.4%)1,509 (52.6%)
3-Person Household488 (49.2%)504 (50.8%)
4+ Person Household383 (36.7%)660 (63.3%)
Total Housing Units3,311 (42.5%)4,474 (57.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cohoes

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Cohoes
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School158 (27.1%)425 (72.9%)
High School Diploma808 (37.9%)1,325 (62.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,172 (43.5%)1,523 (56.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,173 (49.4%)1,201 (50.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cohoes

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Cohoes
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,96325.2%
35 to 44 Years1,26616.3%
45 to 54 Years1,11014.3%
55 to 64 Years1,49319.2%
65 to 74 Years1,39517.9%
75 to 84 Years4455.7%
85 Years and Over1131.5%
Total7,785100.0%

Housing Finances in Cohoes

Median Income by Occupancy in Cohoes

Median Income by Occupancy in Cohoes
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,311 (42.5%)$82,487
Renter-Occupied4,474 (57.5%)$56,713
Average7,785 (100.0%)$62,679

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cohoes

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Cohoes
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00043 (1.3%)172 (3.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9996 (0.2%)116 (2.6%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)476 (10.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (0.5%)189 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99979 (2.4%)222 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999253 (7.6%)409 (9.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999407 (12.3%)468 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999667 (20.1%)1,040 (23.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999826 (24.9%)473 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999624 (18.9%)659 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more390 (11.8%)250 (5.6%)
Total3,311 (100.0%)4,474 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cohoes

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Cohoes
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30088 (2.7%)252 (5.6%)
$300 to $499295 (8.9%)241 (5.4%)
$500 to $799814 (24.6%)373 (8.3%)
$800 to $999211 (6.4%)400 (8.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499748 (22.6%)1,844 (41.2%)
$1,500 to $1,999766 (23.1%)814 (18.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499285 (8.6%)437 (9.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99988 (2.7%)68 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more16 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,311 (100.0%)4,474 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Cohoes

Housing Structures in Cohoes

Housing Structures in Cohoes
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,23828.7%
Single Unit, Attached5617.2%
2 Unit Apartments1,61320.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,10514.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments87211.2%
10 or more Apartments1,39617.9%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total7,785100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cohoes

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Cohoes
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached2,115 (94.5%)123 (5.5%)
Single Unit, Attached395 (70.4%)166 (29.6%)
2 Unit Apartments713 (44.2%)900 (55.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments43 (3.9%)1,062 (96.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments30 (3.4%)842 (96.6%)
10 or more Apartments15 (1.1%)1,381 (98.9%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,311 (42.5%)4,474 (57.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cohoes

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Cohoes
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)71 (1.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms61 (1.8%)1,311 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms786 (23.7%)1,935 (43.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,558 (47.1%)869 (19.4%)
8 or more Rooms906 (27.4%)288 (6.4%)
Total3,311 (100.0%)4,474 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cohoes

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Cohoes
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas2,923 (88.3%)3,256 (72.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (0.2%)59 (1.3%)
Electricity219 (6.6%)971 (21.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene87 (2.6%)78 (1.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels57 (1.7%)86 (1.9%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.5%)24 (0.5%)
Total3,311 (100.0%)4,474 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Cohoes

Household Vehicle Usage in Cohoes
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle100 (3.0%)916 (20.5%)
1 Vehicle1,314 (39.7%)2,513 (56.2%)
2 Vehicles1,477 (44.6%)934 (20.9%)
3 or more Vehicles420 (12.7%)111 (2.5%)
Total3,311 (100.0%)4,474 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Cohoes

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Cohoes

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,4241,887
Median Property Value$191,100$188,000
Median Household Income$70,000$292
Monthly Housing Costs$579$16
Real Estate Taxes$3,439$81

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cohoes

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Cohoes
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00047 (3.3%)12 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99972 (5.1%)137 (7.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,147 (80.5%)1,549 (82.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999108 (7.6%)144 (7.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)33 (1.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99933 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more17 (1.2%)12 (0.6%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)1,887 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cohoes

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Cohoes
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00049 (3.4%)13 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,99949 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999155 (10.9%)46 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999212 (14.9%)98 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999336 (23.6%)195 (10.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999275 (19.3%)331 (17.5%)
$100,000 to $149,999250 (17.6%)551 (29.2%)
$150,000 or more98 (6.9%)374 (19.8%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)1,887 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cohoes

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Cohoes
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x476 (33.4%)88,092 (4,668.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x276 (19.4%)802 (42.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x274 (19.2%)532 (28.2%)
4.0x or more398 (28.0%)355 (18.8%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)1,887 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cohoes

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Cohoes
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49960 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4991,270 (89.2%)53 (2.8%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)1,887 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Cohoes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cohoes

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cohoes
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years2,825 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years2,096 (96.0%)88 (4.0%)
26 to 34 Years2,041 (88.1%)275 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years1,994 (98.5%)30 (1.5%)
45 to 54 Years1,532 (95.3%)75 (4.7%)
55 to 64 Years2,365 (98.4%)39 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,777 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older873 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,652 (97.1%)507 (2.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cohoes

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Cohoes
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,149 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,825 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,096 (96.0%)88 (4.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cohoes

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Cohoes
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,957 (98.7%)38 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,342 (94.7%)132 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,373 (96.6%)120 (3.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,908 (94.8%)160 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over4,895 (98.9%)53 (1.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cohoes

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Cohoes
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6703 (61.2%)464 (40.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,601 (56.7%)1,385 (49.0%)
19 to 25 Years612 (28.0%)1,609 (73.7%)
25 to 34 Years822 (35.5%)1,305 (56.4%)
35 to 44 Years539 (26.6%)1,564 (77.3%)
45 to 54 Years431 (26.8%)1,193 (74.2%)
55 to 64 Years1,037 (43.1%)1,843 (76.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,749 (98.4%)1,351 (76.0%)
75 Years and over873 (100.0%)501 (57.4%)
Total8,367 (48.8%)11,215 (65.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cohoes

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Cohoes
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years64 (4.7%)56 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years298 (14.5%)402 (14.9%)
35 to 64 Years532 (18.0%)600 (19.5%)
65 to 74 Years231 (32.4%)271 (25.5%)
75 Years and over272 (62.8%)235 (53.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Cohoes

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Cohoes: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)66 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years92 (3.1%)96 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years66 (9.3%)25 (2.4%)
75 Years and over113 (26.1%)104 (23.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Cohoes: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)54 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years74 (2.5%)86 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years46 (6.5%)39 (3.7%)
75 Years and over22 (5.1%)7 (1.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Cohoes: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years64 (4.7%)38 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years274 (13.3%)329 (12.2%)
35 to 64 Years402 (13.6%)126 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years21 (2.9%)27 (2.5%)
75 Years and over21 (4.9%)44 (10.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Cohoes: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.7%)3 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.4%)89 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years270 (9.1%)342 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years136 (19.1%)216 (20.3%)
75 Years and over193 (44.6%)132 (30.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Cohoes: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.7%)3 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years29 (1.4%)66 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years91 (3.1%)83 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years50 (7.0%)46 (4.3%)
75 Years and over24 (5.5%)30 (6.8%)

Technology Access in Cohoes

Computing Device Access in Cohoes

Computing Device Access in Cohoes
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,12178.6%
Smartphone6,71286.2%
Tablet4,65959.9%
No Computing Device4025.2%
Total7,785100.0%

Internet Access in Cohoes

Internet Access in Cohoes
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home6,00277.1%
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Cohoes Summary

Cohoes is a city located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is situated on the Mohawk River, near the confluence of the Hudson River and the Mohawk River. The city is located in the heart of the Capital District of New York State, and is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 16,168.

History

The area that is now Cohoes was originally inhabited by the Mohawk people, who called it Ga-ha-oose, meaning "place of the falling canoes." The first European settlers arrived in the area in the early 17th century, and the city was officially incorporated in 1869.
The city was originally known as the Village of Cohoes, and was part of the Town of Watervliet. In 1848, the village was incorporated as a city, and the name was changed to Cohoes.
The city was an important industrial center during the 19th and early 20th centuries, with several mills and factories located along the Mohawk River. The city was also home to the Cohoes Music Hall, which opened in 1874 and was one of the largest theaters in the country at the time.

Geography

Cohoes is located at 42°45'N 73°45'W (42.75, -73.75). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.2 square miles (10.8 km2), of which 4.1 square miles (10.6 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.
The city is located on the Mohawk River, near the confluence of the Hudson River and the Mohawk River. The city is bordered by the Town of Colonie to the north, the Town of Watervliet to the east, the Town of Green Island to the south, and the City of Troy to the west.

Economy

Cohoes is a major industrial center in the Capital District of New York State. The city is home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Cohoes Manufacturing Company, which produces textiles, and the Cohoes Paper Company, which produces paper products.
The city is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is served by the Cohoes-Waterford Bridge, which connects the city to the Town of Waterford.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 16,168 people, 6,845 households, and 4,072 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,919.3 people per square mile (1,514.2/km2). There were 7,521 housing units at an average density of 1,837.2 per square mile (709.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 87.2% White, 6.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
There were 6,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.2% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,845, and the median income for a family was $45,945. Males had a median income of $35,945 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,945. About 10.2% of families and 12.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Cohoes?
Total Population of Cohoes is 17,960.
What is the Total Male Population of Cohoes?
Total Male Population of Cohoes is 8,084.
What is the Total Female Population of Cohoes?
Total Female Population of Cohoes is 9,876.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Cohoes?
There are 81.86 Males per 100 Females in Cohoes.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Cohoes?
There are 122.17 Females per 100 Males in Cohoes.
What is the Median Population Age in Cohoes?
Median Population Age in Cohoes is 37.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Cohoes
Average Family Size in Cohoes is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Cohoes
Average Household Size in Cohoes is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Cohoes?
Per Capita income in Cohoes is $32,778.
What is the Median Family Income in Cohoes?
Median Family Income in Cohoes is $68,750.
What is the Median Household income in Cohoes?
Median Household Income in Cohoes is $62,679.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Cohoes?
Income or Wage Gap in Cohoes is 24.3%.
Women in Cohoes earn 75.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Cohoes?
Inequality or Gini Index in Cohoes is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Cohoes?
There are 8,707 People in the Labor Forcein in Cohoes.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Cohoes?
59.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Cohoes.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Cohoes?
Unemployment Rate in Cohoes is 7.3%.