Menands, NY

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Menands Overview

4,512
TOTAL POPULATION
2,344
MALE POPULATION
2,168
FEMALE POPULATION
108.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.49
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.1
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,801
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,563
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$73,000
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.31
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,541
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Menands Area Codes

Race in Menands

The most populous races in Menands are White / Caucasian (2,588 | 57.4%), Black / African American (972 | 21.5%), and Asian (559 | 12.4%).
Race in Menands
Race# Population% Population
Asian55912.4%
Black / African American97221.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific621.4%
Hispanic or Latino791.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,58857.4%
Two or more Races2365.2%
Some other Race952.1%
Total4,512100.0%

Ancestry in Menands

The most populous ancestries reported in Menands are Irish (881 | 19.5%), English (514 | 11.4%), German (428 | 9.5%), Thai (418 | 9.3%), and French (371 | 8.2%), together accounting for 57.9% of all Menands residents.
Ancestry in Menands
Ancestry# Population% Population
Albanian320.7%
American1884.2%
Armenian621.4%
British521.1%
Burmese180.4%
Canadian40.1%
Danish360.8%
Dutch581.3%
English51411.4%
European912.0%
French3718.2%
French Canadian982.2%
German4289.5%
Ghanaian441.0%
Guyanese471.0%
Hungarian120.3%
Indian (Asian)902.0%
Irish88119.5%
Italian2174.8%
Korean260.6%
Lithuanian60.1%
Nigerian330.7%
Norwegian340.7%
Polish2776.1%
Portuguese1002.2%
Puerto Rican501.1%
Russian230.5%
Scandinavian290.6%
Scotch-Irish400.9%
Scottish220.5%
Serbian180.4%
Slovak30.1%
South American260.6%
Subsaharan African1974.4%
Swedish120.3%
Thai4189.3%
Ukrainian481.1%
Uruguayan260.6%
Welsh561.2%
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Immigrants in Menands

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Menands came from Asia (320 | 7.1%), South Central Asia (268 | 5.9%), India (250 | 5.5%), Africa (77 | 1.7%), and Eastern Asia (52 | 1.1%), together accounting for 21.4% of all Menands residents.
Immigrants in Menands
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa771.7%
Asia3207.1%
China340.7%
Eastern Africa330.7%
Eastern Asia521.1%
Ethiopia330.7%
Ghana441.0%
Guyana471.0%
India2505.5%
Korea180.4%
Latin America471.0%
Pakistan180.4%
South America471.0%
South Central Asia2685.9%
Western Africa441.0%
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Sex and Age in Menands

Sex and Age in Menands

The most populous age groups in Menands are 5 to 9 Years (376 | 16.0%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (400 | 18.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Menands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years257 (11.0%)55 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Years376 (16.0%)104 (4.8%)
10 to 14 Years114 (4.9%)91 (4.2%)
15 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)81 (3.7%)
20 to 24 Years108 (4.6%)25 (1.1%)
25 to 29 Years242 (10.3%)400 (18.4%)
30 to 34 Years180 (7.7%)110 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years153 (6.5%)273 (12.6%)
40 to 44 Years222 (9.5%)98 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years46 (2.0%)121 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years37 (1.6%)65 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years219 (9.3%)173 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years204 (8.7%)128 (5.9%)
65 to 69 Years62 (2.6%)156 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)85 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)83 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years52 (2.2%)39 (1.8%)
85 Years and over72 (3.1%)81 (3.7%)
Total2,344 (100.0%)2,168 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Menands

Median Family Size in Menands

The median family size in Menands is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (728 | 69.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (62 | 5.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.76 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Menands
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple728 (69.5%)3.09
Single Male/Father62 (5.9%)1.76
Single Female/Mother257 (24.5%)2.48
Total Families1,047 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Menands

The median household size in Menands is 2.01 persons per household, with married-couple households (728 | 32.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09 persons per household. non-family households (1,167 | 52.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Menands
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple728 (32.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father62 (2.8%)2.19
Single Female/Mother257 (11.6%)2.54
Non-family1,167 (52.7%)1.21
Total Households2,214 (100.0%)2.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Menands

Out of a total of 2,214 households in Menands, 1,047 (47.3%) are family households, while 1,167 (52.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 599, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 919.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Menands
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-919 (41.5%)
2-Person Households599 (27.1%)248 (11.2%)
3-Person Households236 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households74 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households138 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,047 (47.3%)1,167 (52.7%)

Female Fertility in Menands

Fertility by Age in Menands

Average fertility rate in Menands is 22.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Menands
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)49.0
Total24 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Menands

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Menands
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Menands

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Menands
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)84.0
Total24 (100.0%)22.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Menands

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Menands
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Menands

Income Overview in Menands

Per Capita Income in Menands is $39,801, while median incomes of families and households are $82,563 and $73,000 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,512$39,801
Median Family Income1,047$82,563
Mean Family Income1,047$90,830
Median Household Income2,214$73,000
Mean Household Income2,214$81,438
Income Deficit1,047$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,51217.85%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,51282.15¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,5120.31

Earnings by Sex in Menands

Average Earnings in Menands are $54,047, $61,000 for men and $50,114 for women, a difference of 17.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Menands
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,424 (54.3%)$61,000
Female1,197 (45.7%)$50,114
Total2,621 (100.0%)$54,047

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Menands

The most common earnings brackets in Menands are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (334 | 23.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (241 | 20.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Menands
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)64 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99919 (1.3%)31 (2.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49928 (2.0%)44 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)18 (1.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49944 (3.1%)25 (2.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)18 (1.5%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)52 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99926 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999125 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99993 (6.5%)82 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,99974 (5.2%)163 (13.6%)
$40,000 to $44,999118 (8.3%)62 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,99949 (3.4%)36 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99945 (3.2%)133 (11.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999139 (9.8%)103 (8.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999221 (15.5%)77 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999334 (23.5%)241 (20.1%)
$100,000+109 (7.6%)48 (4.0%)
Total1,424 (100.0%)1,197 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Menands

Average earnings in Menands are $61,266 for men and $51,607 for women, a difference of 15.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,027, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $49,052. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,635, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $39,859.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Menands
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$61,932$0
College or Associate's Degree$49,052$39,859
Bachelor's Degree$76,027$51,394
Graduate Degree$75,263$71,635
Total$61,266$51,607

Family Income in Menands

Family Income Brackets in Menands

According to the Menands family income data, there are 260 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Menands
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000444.2%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,99918317.5%
$50,000 to $74,99919618.7%
$75,000 to $99,99926024.8%
$100,000 to $149,99925524.4%
$150,000 to $199,999837.9%
$200,000+262.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Menands

3-person families (191 | 18.2%) account for the highest median family income in Menands with $101,094 per family, while 2-person families (644 | 61.5%) have the highest median income of $41,412 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Menands
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families644 (61.5%)$82,825
3-Person Families191 (18.2%)$101,094
4-Person Families74 (7.1%)$0
5-Person Families138 (13.2%)$80,083
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,047 (100.0%)$82,563

Family Income by Number of Earners in Menands

Family Income by Number of Earners in Menands
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners132 (12.6%)$53,587
1 Earner372 (35.5%)$75,329
2 Earners543 (51.9%)$118,156
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,047 (100.0%)$82,563

Household Income in Menands

Household Income Brackets in Menands

With 571 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Menands, accounting for 25.8% of all households. In contrast, only 11 households (0.5%) fall into the $15,000 to $24,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Menands
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000773.5%
$10,000 to $14,999351.6%
$15,000 to $24,999110.5%
$25,000 to $34,9991426.4%
$35,000 to $49,99928813.0%
$50,000 to $74,99957125.8%
$75,000 to $99,99951623.3%
$100,000 to $149,99939017.6%
$150,000 to $199,9991396.3%
$200,000+421.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Menands

The median household income in Menands is $73,000, with the highest median household income of $75,057 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 377 households (17.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 91 households (4.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Menands
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years91 (4.1%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,008 (45.5%)$74,500
45 to 64 Years738 (33.3%)$68,056
65+ Years377 (17.0%)$75,057
Total2,214 (100.0%)$73,000

Poverty in Menands

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Menands

With 3.7% poverty level for males and 8.4% for females among the residents of Menands, under 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (26.5%) and 63 females (31.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Menands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years68 (26.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.8%)
25 to 34 Years19 (4.5%)59 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)36 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (9.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)63 (31.0%)
Total87 (3.7%)183 (8.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Menands

According to the poverty statistics in Menands, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Menands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years189 (73.5%)55 (100.0%)
5 Years192 (100.0%)38 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years241 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years57 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years108 (100.0%)103 (97.2%)
25 to 34 Years403 (95.5%)451 (88.4%)
35 to 44 Years375 (100.0%)371 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years83 (100.0%)186 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years423 (100.0%)265 (88.0%)
65 to 74 Years62 (100.0%)219 (90.9%)
75 Years and over124 (100.0%)140 (69.0%)
Total2,257 (96.3%)1,985 (91.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Menands

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Menands
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children418 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children208 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total728 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Menands

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Menands
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)44 (48.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)44 (17.1%)

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

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Menands
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)44 (36.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)44 (13.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Menands

Employment by Class of Employer in Menands

Among the 2,460 employed individuals in Menands, private company employees (1,287 | 52.3%), state government employees (449 | 18.2%), and not-for-profit organizations (330 | 13.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Menands
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,28752.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)903.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)953.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations33013.4%
Local Government Employees1184.8%
State Government Employees44918.2%
Federal Government Employees913.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,460100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Menands

According to the labor force statistics for Menands, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,515), 72.3% or 2,541 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 79 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 133 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 75 years and over age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 48.6% or 18 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Menands
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years52 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years133 (100.0%)17 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Years583 (90.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years255 (87.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years621 (83.2%)27 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years215 (79.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years240 (61.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years261 (78.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years143 (47.2%)18 (12.6%)
75 Years and over37 (11.3%)18 (48.6%)
Total2,541 (72.3%)79 (3.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Menands

According to labor force statistics for Menands, 81.4% of individuals (2,174) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,671) are in the labor force, with 1.2% or 26 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 90.7% or 1,224 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 2.2% or 27 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Menands
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma340 (73.6%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree589 (89.4%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,224 (90.7%)30 (2.2%)
Total2,174 (81.4%)32 (1.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Menands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Menands are Community & Social Service (360 | 14.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (273 | 11.1%), Management (247 | 10.0%), Business & Financial (226 | 9.2%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (169 | 6.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Menands

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Menands, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (90.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (80.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Menands
OccupationMaleFemale
Management132 (53.4%)115 (46.6%)
Business & Financial57 (25.2%)169 (74.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science247 (90.5%)26 (9.5%)
Computers & Mathematics123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering68 (72.3%)26 (27.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 69 (19.2%)291 (80.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)137 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library43 (27.2%)115 (72.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment26 (40.0%)39 (60.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating93 (55.0%)76 (45.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)76 (100.0%)
Total (Category)598 (46.9%)677 (53.1%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (55.7%)1,090 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Menands are Food Preparation & Serving (108 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (88 | 3.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (78 | 3.2%), Healthcare Support (44 | 1.8%), and Personal Care & Service (31 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Menands

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Menands, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Security & Protection (88.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Menands
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Security & Protection78 (88.6%)10 (11.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total (Category)78 (28.8%)193 (71.2%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (55.7%)1,090 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Menands are Sales & Related (283 | 11.5%), and Office & Administration (216 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Menands

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Menands
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related257 (90.8%)26 (9.2%)
Office & Administration103 (47.7%)113 (52.3%)
Total (Category)360 (72.1%)139 (27.9%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (55.7%)1,090 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Menands are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (221 | 9.0%), and Construction & Extraction (57 | 2.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Menands

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Menands
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)278 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (55.7%)1,090 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Menands are Production (103 | 4.2%), and Transportation (34 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Menands

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Menands
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22 (21.4%)81 (78.6%)
Transportation34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (40.9%)81 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)1,370 (55.7%)1,090 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Menands

Employment Industries in Menands

The major employment industries in Menands include Public Administration (444 | 18.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (351 | 14.3%), Manufacturing (281 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (255 | 10.4%), and Educational Services (233 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Menands

Employment Industries by Sex in Menands

The Menands industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Manufacturing (89.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Menands
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting32 (50.0%)32 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction57 (68.7%)26 (31.3%)
Manufacturing252 (89.7%)29 (10.3%)
Wholesale Trade12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade203 (79.6%)52 (20.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information37 (53.6%)32 (46.4%)
Finance & Insurance129 (87.8%)18 (12.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing94 (79.0%)25 (21.0%)
Professional & Scientific96 (67.1%)47 (32.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Educational Services74 (31.8%)159 (68.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance68 (19.4%)283 (80.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)108 (100.0%)
Public Administration176 (39.6%)268 (60.4%)
Total1,370 (55.7%)1,090 (44.3%)

Education in Menands

School Enrollment in Menands

The most common levels of schooling among the 934 students in Menands are elementary school (250 | 26.8%), kindergarten (230 | 24.6%), and middle school (205 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Menands
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool222.4%
Kindergarten23024.6%
Elementary School25026.8%
Middle School20522.0%
High School30.3%
College / Undergraduate343.6%
Graduate / Professional19020.3%
Total934100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Menands

Out of a total of 934 students who are enrolled in schools in Menands, 206 (22.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 728 (77.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 70 (89.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 22 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Menands
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old424 (88.3%)56 (11.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds177 (86.3%)28 (13.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds11 (37.9%)18 (62.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds86 (71.7%)34 (28.3%)
35 Years and over8 (10.3%)70 (89.7%)
Total728 (77.9%)206 (22.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Menands

Engineering (212 | 11.1%), business (210 | 11.0%), psychology (202 | 10.6%), science & technology (191 | 10.0%), and education (185 | 9.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,904 individuals in Menands who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Menands
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1337.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural422.2%
Physical & Health Sciences1156.0%
Psychology20210.6%
Social Sciences1256.6%
Engineering21211.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology19110.0%
Business21011.0%
Education1859.7%
Literature & Languages623.3%
Liberal Arts & History1226.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1347.0%
Communications965.0%
Arts & Humanities753.9%
Total1,904100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Menands

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Menands

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Menands are males with 2 vehicles (677, accounting for 49.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (771, making up 62.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Menands
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle139 (10.2%)18 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle554 (40.4%)301 (27.6%)
2 Vehicles677 (49.4%)771 (70.7%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,370 (100.0%)1,090 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Menands

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Menands are 15 to 19 minutes (767 commuters, 34.4%), 10 to 14 minutes (504 commuters, 22.6%), and 25 to 29 minutes (260 commuters, 11.7%).
Commute Time in Menands
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes371.7%
5 to 9 Minutes542.4%
10 to 14 Minutes50422.6%
15 to 19 Minutes76734.4%
20 to 24 Minutes23810.7%
25 to 29 Minutes26011.7%
30 to 34 Minutes853.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes502.2%
45 to 59 Minutes1235.5%
60 to 89 Minutes401.8%
90 or more Minutes703.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Menands

The most common commute times in Menands are 15 to 19 minutes (466 commuters, 37.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (301 commuters, 31.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Menands
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes37 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes17 (1.3%)37 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes305 (24.2%)199 (20.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes466 (37.0%)301 (31.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes103 (8.2%)135 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes99 (7.9%)161 (16.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes63 (5.0%)22 (2.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes50 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes71 (5.6%)52 (5.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)40 (4.1%)
90 or more Minutes47 (3.7%)23 (2.4%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Menands

The most frequent times of departure to work in Menands are 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (265, 21.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (196, 20.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Menands
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM71 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM80 (6.4%)9 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM113 (9.0%)93 (9.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM83 (6.6%)69 (7.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM93 (7.4%)144 (14.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM95 (7.5%)110 (11.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM223 (17.7%)196 (20.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM26 (2.1%)37 (3.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM265 (21.1%)71 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM19 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM102 (8.1%)62 (6.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM88 (7.0%)157 (16.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)22 (2.3%)
Total1,258 (100.0%)970 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Menands

Occupancy by Ownership in Menands

Of the total 2,214 dwellings in Menands, owner-occupied units account for 681 (30.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,533 (69.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Menands
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units68130.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,53369.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,214100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Menands

Occupancy by Household Size in Menands
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household91941.5%
2-Person Household84738.3%
3-Person Household23610.7%
4+ Person Household2129.6%
Total Housing Units2,214100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Menands

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Menands
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household201 (21.9%)718 (78.1%)
2-Person Household269 (31.8%)578 (68.2%)
3-Person Household72 (30.5%)164 (69.5%)
4+ Person Household139 (65.6%)73 (34.4%)
Total Housing Units681 (30.8%)1,533 (69.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Menands

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Menands
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School100 (65.8%)52 (34.2%)
High School Diploma54 (14.7%)314 (85.3%)
College/Associate Degree135 (25.5%)395 (74.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher392 (33.7%)772 (66.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Menands

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Menands
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years63428.6%
35 to 44 Years46521.0%
45 to 54 Years2139.6%
55 to 64 Years52523.7%
65 to 74 Years1928.7%
75 to 84 Years964.3%
85 Years and Over894.0%
Total2,214100.0%

Housing Finances in Menands

Median Income by Occupancy in Menands

Median Income by Occupancy in Menands
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied681 (30.8%)$82,988
Renter-Occupied1,533 (69.2%)$70,953
Average2,214 (100.0%)$73,000

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Menands

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Menands
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)78 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)36 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99971 (10.4%)71 (4.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99989 (13.1%)198 (12.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999127 (18.6%)445 (29.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999209 (30.7%)307 (20.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999106 (15.6%)284 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more67 (9.8%)114 (7.4%)
Total681 (100.0%)1,533 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Menands

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Menands
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49948 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799199 (29.2%)36 (2.4%)
$800 to $99924 (3.5%)44 (2.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49962 (9.1%)942 (61.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999134 (19.7%)310 (20.2%)
$2,000 to $2,49975 (11.0%)141 (9.2%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)8 (0.5%)
$3,000 or more139 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total681 (100.0%)1,533 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Menands

Housing Structures in Menands

Housing Structures in Menands
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached68130.8%
Single Unit, Attached361.6%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1426.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments33215.0%
10 or more Apartments97344.0%
Mobile Home / Other502.3%
Total2,214100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Menands

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Menands
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached571 (83.9%)110 (16.2%)
Single Unit, Attached36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments24 (16.9%)118 (83.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)332 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)973 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total681 (30.8%)1,533 (69.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Menands

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Menands
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)58 (3.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms36 (5.3%)477 (31.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms109 (16.0%)930 (60.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms353 (51.8%)16 (1.0%)
8 or more Rooms183 (26.9%)52 (3.4%)
Total681 (100.0%)1,533 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Menands

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Menands
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas631 (92.7%)868 (56.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas50 (7.3%)89 (5.8%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)507 (33.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)26 (1.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)26 (1.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)17 (1.1%)
Total681 (100.0%)1,533 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Menands

Household Vehicle Usage in Menands
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle90 (13.2%)174 (11.4%)
1 Vehicle321 (47.1%)788 (51.4%)
2 Vehicles270 (39.7%)571 (37.2%)
3 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total681 (100.0%)1,533 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Menands

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Menands

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units233448
Median Property Value$294,800$247,700
Median Household Income$75,398$51
Monthly Housing Costs$677$139
Real Estate Taxes$5,995$100

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Menands

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Menands
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00050 (21.5%)100 (22.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99969 (29.6%)209 (46.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99973 (31.3%)120 (26.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99929 (12.4%)19 (4.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more12 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (100.0%)448 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Menands

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Menands
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99912 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99927 (11.6%)71 (15.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99974 (31.8%)62 (13.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99956 (24.0%)53 (11.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99948 (20.6%)153 (34.2%)
$150,000 or more16 (6.9%)58 (13.0%)
Total233 (100.0%)448 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Menands

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Menands
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x61 (26.2%)83,450 (18,627.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x50 (21.5%)141 (31.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x37 (15.9%)61 (13.6%)
4.0x or more85 (36.5%)149 (33.3%)
Total233 (100.0%)448 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Menands

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Menands
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499183 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total233 (100.0%)448 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Menands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Menands

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Menands
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years542 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years270 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years873 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years746 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years258 (95.9%)11 (4.1%)
55 to 64 Years522 (72.1%)202 (27.9%)
65 to 74 Years303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older327 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,299 (95.3%)213 (4.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Menands

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Menands
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born542 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen458 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen270 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Menands

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Menands
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000194 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999704 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999913 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,081 (83.5%)213 (16.5%)
$100,000 and over1,341 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Menands

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Menands
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 699 (18.3%)443 (81.7%)
6 to 18 Years60 (13.1%)398 (86.9%)
19 to 25 Years54 (20.0%)270 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years113 (12.9%)814 (93.2%)
35 to 44 Years134 (18.0%)662 (88.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)258 (95.9%)
55 to 64 Years126 (17.4%)439 (60.6%)
65 to 74 Years277 (91.4%)227 (74.9%)
75 Years and over327 (100.0%)243 (74.3%)
Total1,190 (26.4%)3,754 (83.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Menands

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Menands
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.6%)42 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years103 (11.7%)170 (19.8%)
65 to 74 Years28 (45.2%)30 (12.4%)
75 Years and over97 (78.2%)83 (40.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Menands

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Menands: <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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over56 (45.2%)36 (17.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Menands: <span>Vision 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%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (2.9%)18 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over19 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Menands: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years31 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.6%)42 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years21 (2.4%)52 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)12 (5.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (2.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Menands: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years39 (4.4%)152 (17.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (7.5%)
75 Years and over22 (17.7%)58 (28.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Menands: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years35 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)18 (7.5%)
75 Years and over22 (17.7%)14 (6.9%)

Technology Access in Menands

Computing Device Access in Menands

Computing Device Access in Menands
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,99089.9%
Smartphone1,99990.3%
Tablet1,63773.9%
No Computing Device492.2%
Total2,214100.0%

Internet Access in Menands

Internet Access in Menands
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet241.1%
Broadband Home1,94287.7%
Cellular Data Only1436.5%
Satellite Internet311.4%
No Internet1054.7%
Total2,214100.0%

Menands Summary

Menands is a village located in Albany County, New York, United States. It is a suburb of the city of Albany, located on the west bank of the Hudson River. The population was 3,990 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Menands was originally inhabited by the Mahican Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The village was originally known as “The Flats” and was part of the Manor of Rensselaerswyck. The village was incorporated in 1836 and was named after Louis Menand, a French-Canadian fur trader who had settled in the area in the late 1700s.
In the 19th century, Menands was a popular summer resort destination for wealthy Albany residents. The village was home to several large estates, including the estate of the prominent Van Rensselaer family. The village also had several hotels, including the Menands Hotel, which was built in 1845 and was a popular destination for visitors from New York City.
In the early 20th century, Menands became a popular residential area for middle-class families. The village was home to several factories, including the Albany Felt Company, which was founded in 1891 and was the largest felt manufacturer in the world at the time. The village also had several stores, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a pharmacy.

Geography

Menands is located in the northern part of Albany County, on the west bank of the Hudson River. The village is bordered by the city of Albany to the south, the town of Colonie to the east, and the town of North Greenbush to the north. The village is located approximately 5 miles north of downtown Albany.
The village has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The village is located in a flat, low-lying area, with an elevation of approximately 50 feet above sea level. The village is located in the Mohawk River watershed.

Economy

The economy of Menands is largely based on the service industry. The village is home to several businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services. The village is also home to several government offices, including the Albany County Department of Social Services and the Albany County Department of Mental Health.
The village is also home to several manufacturing companies, including the Albany Felt Company, which is still in operation today. The village is also home to several warehouses and distribution centers, including the Albany Distribution Center, which is operated by the United Parcel Service.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Menands was 3,990. The racial makeup of the village was 87.3% White, 5.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.7% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.2% of the population.
The median household income in Menands was $50,972, and the median family income was $60,972. The per capita income for the village was $25,972. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Menands?
Total Population of Menands is 4,512.
What is the Total Male Population of Menands?
Total Male Population of Menands is 2,344.
What is the Total Female Population of Menands?
Total Female Population of Menands is 2,168.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Menands?
There are 108.12 Males per 100 Females in Menands.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Menands?
There are 92.49 Females per 100 Males in Menands.
What is the Median Population Age in Menands?
Median Population Age in Menands is 36.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Menands
Average Family Size in Menands is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Menands
Average Household Size in Menands is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Menands?
Per Capita income in Menands is $39,801.
What is the Median Family Income in Menands?
Median Family Income in Menands is $82,563.
What is the Median Household income in Menands?
Median Household Income in Menands is $73,000.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Menands?
Income or Wage Gap in Menands is 17.8%.
Women in Menands earn 82.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Menands?
Inequality or Gini Index in Menands is 0.31.
How Large is the Labor Force in Menands?
There are 2,541 People in the Labor Forcein in Menands.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Menands?
72.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Menands.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Menands?
Unemployment Rate in Menands is 3.1%.