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Schenevus

New York · 390 residents · 1.03 sq mi
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Schenevus is a city of 390 people in New York. At a median age of 54.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 96% of homes are owner-occupied. Median home value sits at $117,100. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. That trails the New York median by roughly 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

390
−23%since 2023
from 505 in 2023
1990 – 2024
379 / sq mi
−23%since 2023
from 491 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.2
+5%since 2023
from 51.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.03 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2523614705796881990201020202024Schenevus
2024390
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.6%(22)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.6%(14)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(24)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.4%(29)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.7%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.5%(33)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 441.8%(7)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(40)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 647.4%(29)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(60)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8423.6%(92)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$57,500
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $65,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,152
−19%since 2023
from $38,318 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
11.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.380
−5%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services9.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$117,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
95.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
4.2% rent
22.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.71 people
−1%since 2023
from 2.73 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
24.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
50.0%
+41.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
+12%since 2023
from 1.8 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(475)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(358)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
19
+35%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Dominican7.4%(29)
Ancestry
English38.2%(149)
German25.4%(99)
Irish15.4%(60)
American11%(43)
Polish10%(39)
Swedish5.9%(23)
Welsh4.1%(16)
Italian2.6%(10)
Dutch2.1%(8)
Scottish2.1%(8)
Russian1.3%(5)
Austrian0.8%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.8%(3)
British0.5%(2)
Slovene0.5%(2)
French0.3%(1)
Section 05

Education

24.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.2 min
+8%since 2023
from 35.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
25.7%
+14.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
47.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.8%
US average: 74.6%
33.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

38.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
61.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
3.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
25.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
98.4%
US average: 87.7%
98.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married23.3%(31)
Married66.2%(88)
Widowed3.8%(5)
Divorced6.8%(9)
Women 15+
Never married31%(61)
Married50.8%(100)
Widowed7.1%(14)
Divorced11.2%(22)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

2.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
38.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.7%
US average: 13.8%
42.6%
US average: 18.4%
40.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.3%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.6%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.8%(10)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)4.8%(2)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era66.7%(28)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 42 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schenevus, New York?

Schenevus, New York has about 390 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schenevus, New York earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schenevus, New York expensive?

In Schenevus, New York, the median home is worth about $117,100.

How educated are people in Schenevus, New York?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Schenevus, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schenevus, New York?

About 11.0% of people in Schenevus, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schenevus, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schenevus, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 123 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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