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Catskill

New York · 4,081 residents · 2.28 sq mi
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Catskill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,864. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,600. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,081
−7%since 2000
from 4,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,790 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,926 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.7
+6%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Catskill
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,864
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,075 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,678
+56%since 2000
from $15,169 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.6% in 2000
49.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(3,009)
Black11.7%(476)
Hispanic / Latino9%(368)
Asian1.3%(54)
Other3.8%(156)
Diversity Score53.5%(2,182)
Diversity Score
53
+28%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Catskill, New York?

Catskill, New York has about 4,081 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Catskill, New York earns about $43,864 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 $166,600, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Catskill, New York?

About 26.0% 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 22.9% 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 609 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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