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Roscoe

New York · 497 residents · 0.975 sq mi
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Roscoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,861. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $136,800. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
497
−17%since 2000
from 597 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
510 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+20%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4074885706527332000201020202024Roscoe
2024627
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,861
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,855
+49%since 2000
from $17,307 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$136,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(442)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(33)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other2.9%(14)
Diversity Score24.8%(123)
Diversity Score
25
+109%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.4 min
+64%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−25.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscoe, New York?

Roscoe, New York has about 497 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roscoe, New York earns about $49,861 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 $136,800.

How educated are people in Roscoe, New York?

About 36.0% 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 0.0% 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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