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Roscoe

New York · 541 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Roscoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,097. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,400. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
−9%since 2000
from 597 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
555 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+14%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4074885706527332000201020202024Roscoe
2024627
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,097
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,287
+52%since 2000
from $17,307 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$681
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
44.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(562)
Black1.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian1.7%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(71)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(496)
Black1.5%(8)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(28)
Asian1.3%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.8%(102)
Diversity Score
19
+58%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−30%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% 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
13.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscoe, New York?

Roscoe, New York has about 541 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roscoe, New York earns about $39,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roscoe, New York expensive?

In Roscoe, New York, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $681 a month.

How educated are people in Roscoe, New York?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Roscoe, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roscoe, New York?

About 20.1% of people in Roscoe, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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