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Schaghticoke

New York · 527 residents · 0.758 sq mi
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Schaghticoke has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,115. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 149 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,400. The poverty rate of 20.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
527
−22%since 2000
from 676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
695 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 892 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+18%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5025766507247981990201020202024Schaghticoke
2024545
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,115
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,737
+51%since 2000
from $17,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $490 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
40.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(647)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(474)
Black1.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score11.7%(62)
Diversity Score
12
+77%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schaghticoke, New York?

Schaghticoke, New York has about 527 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schaghticoke, New York earns about $52,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schaghticoke, New York expensive?

In Schaghticoke, New York, the median home is worth about $161,400, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Schaghticoke, New York?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Schaghticoke, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schaghticoke, New York?

About 20.6% of people in Schaghticoke, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schaghticoke, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schaghticoke, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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