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Schoharie

New York · 941 residents (2025 est.) · 1.658 sq mi
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Schoharie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,900. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,144
+11%since 2000
from 1,030 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
690 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
−8%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:941 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7418519611K1K1990201020202024Schoharie
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,742
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,203 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,160
+69%since 2000
from $20,806 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
+6%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,900
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$839
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(992)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(849)
Black3%(34)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(74)
Asian4.9%(56)
Other11.5%(131)
Diversity Score53.6%(613)
Diversity Score
54
+789%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+77%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−15.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schoharie, New York?

Schoharie, New York has about 1,144 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schoharie, New York earns about $55,742 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schoharie, New York expensive?

In Schoharie, New York, the median home is worth about $220,900, and the typical rent is about $839 a month.

How educated are people in Schoharie, New York?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Schoharie, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schoharie, New York?

About 13.0% of people in Schoharie, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schoharie, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schoharie, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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