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Catskill

New York · 3,697 residents (2025 est.) · 2.28 sq mi
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Catskill has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,423. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $242,500. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,779
−14%since 2000
from 4,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,657 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.2
+26%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,697 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Catskill
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,423
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,075 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,086
+263%since 2000
from $15,169 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+8%since 2010
from 0.501 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,500
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,087
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
43.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78%(3,427)
Black12.2%(534)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(273)
Asian0.6%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.7%(1,830)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(2,874)
Black7.5%(283)
Hispanic / Latino8%(303)
Asian4.1%(156)
Other4.3%(163)
Diversity Score50.8%(1,918)
Diversity Score
51
+22%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catskill, New York?

Catskill, New York has about 3,779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Catskill, New York?

The typical household in Catskill, New York earns about $79,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Catskill, New York expensive?

In Catskill, New York, the median home is worth about $242,500, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Catskill, New York?

About 32.8% of adults age 25 and over in Catskill, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Catskill, New York?

About 11.2% of people in Catskill, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Catskill, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Catskill, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 911 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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