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Saugerties

New York · 3,899 residents · 1.784 sq mi
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Saugerties has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,185. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 1,056 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $242,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,899
−21%since 2000
from 4,955 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,186 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 2,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+28%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Saugerties
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,185
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,851
+78%since 2000
from $17,900 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$242,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 47.1% in 2000
55.4% rent
Afford Score
5.0
+97%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(3,083)
Black2.5%(98)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(451)
Asian1.4%(56)
Other8.5%(330)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,906)
Diversity Score
49
−5%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+102%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saugerties, New York?

Saugerties, New York has about 3,899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Saugerties, New York earns about $48,185 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 $242,300, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Saugerties, New York?

About 25.8% 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 7.3% 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 16 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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