Map of Schenectady County Map, New York

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Map of Schenectady County - Schenectady County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. Schenectady County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Schenectady County located in the map, major cities in Schenectady county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Map of Schenectady County, New York

Map of Schenectady County, New York

About Schenectady County Map, New York: The map showing the county boundary, county seat, major cities, highways, water bodies and neighbouring counties.

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About Schenectady County, New York

Schenectady County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It's county seat is Schenectady. As per 2020 census, the population of Schenectady County is 158089 people and population density is 752.8 square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 210 sq mi (544 km2). Schenectady County was established on 1809.

Facts about Schenectady County, New York

CountryUnited States
StateNew York
RegionCapital District / Eastern New York
County SeatSchenectady
Founded1809
Named ForDerived from a Mohawk word probably meaning “the other side of the pinelands” / “beyond the pines”
Coordinates~42.81° N, 73.93° W
Total Area~206 sq mi
Land Area~200 sq mi
Water Area~6 sq mi
Water %~3%
Population (2020)~158,061
Estimated Population (2024)~162,000+
Population Density~781/sq mi (land area)
Largest CitySchenectady
Other Towns & CommunitiesRotterdam, Niskayuna, Glenville, Princetown
Main IndustriesServices, Manufacturing, Technology, Healthcare, Education
Major HighwaysI‑890, I‑90 (nearby), NY‑5, NY‑7
Time ZoneEastern Time (UTC−05:00)
Known ForMohawk River corridor, Union College, General Electric heritage, Erie Canal history
Websitehttps://www.schenectadycounty.com/

Top Attractions in Schenectady County, New York

  • Proctors Theatre – Historic performing arts venue.
  • Central Park (Schenectady) – Large urban park.
  • Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady – Gaming and entertainment.
  • Stockade Historic District – Colonial-era neighborhood.
  • miSci | Museum of Innovation and Science – Science and technology exhibits.
  • Schenectady County Historical Society – Local history museum.
  • Mohawk River Bike-Hike Trail – Scenic riverfront path.
  • Union College Campus – Historic college architecture.
  • Great Flats Nature Trail – Wetland boardwalk trail.
  • ViaPort Rotterdam – Shopping and dining center.
  • Liberty Park – Riverfront park and events.
  • Plotter Kill Preserve – Waterfalls and hiking trails.

Cities & Towns in Schenectady County, New York

Schenectady, Rotterdam, Niskayuna, Scotia, Glenville, Duanesburg, Princetown, Mariaville, Delanson, Amsterdam (partly), Rotterdam Junction