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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Scarsdale

New York · 17,823 residents · 6.675 sq mi
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Scarsdale is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $182,792. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $691,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 321% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,823
+5%since 1990
from 16,987 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,670 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 2,545 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
−1%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K17K18K18K18K1990201020202024Scarsdale
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$182,792
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $120,825 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$89,907
+50%since 1990
from $59,868 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$691,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $500,001 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$2,001
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
91.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 88.8% in 1990
9.0% rent
3.8
−9%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(14,350)
Black1.4%(237)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(406)
Asian14.1%(2,393)
Diversity Score37.5%(6,363)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(14,594)
Black1.5%(263)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(467)
Asian12.6%(2,241)
Diversity Score36.6%(6,516)
37
−2%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

79.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 97.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
50.5%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 45.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.1 min
−15%since 1990
from 36.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scarsdale, New York?

Scarsdale, New York has about 17,823 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scarsdale, New York earns about $182,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scarsdale, New York expensive?

In Scarsdale, New York, the median home is worth about $691,400, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Scarsdale, New York?

About 79.8% of adults age 25 and over in Scarsdale, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scarsdale, New York?

About 2.8% of people in Scarsdale, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scarsdale, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Scarsdale, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 836 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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