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Saugerties

New York · 3,853 residents (2025 est.) · 1.784 sq mi
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Saugerties has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,778. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 1,071 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $374,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 127%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,884
−22%since 2000
from 4,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,177 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+26%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,853 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Saugerties
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,778
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,525 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,638
+105%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+14%since 2010
from 0.399 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,100
+127%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,164
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
63.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.5
+154%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74%(3,668)
Black11.6%(577)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(587)
Asian1.4%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.4%(2,549)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(2,934)
Black0.7%(27)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(527)
Asian0.5%(19)
Other9.7%(377)
Diversity Score50.2%(1,949)
Diversity Score
50
−2%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saugerties, New York?

Saugerties, New York has about 3,884 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saugerties, New York earns about $57,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saugerties, New York expensive?

In Saugerties, New York, the median home is worth about $374,100, and the typical rent is about $1,164 a month.

How educated are people in Saugerties, New York?

About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in Saugerties, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saugerties, New York?

About 21.0% of people in Saugerties, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saugerties, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Saugerties, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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