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Scio

New York · 727 residents · 1.325 sq mi
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Scio has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $127,400. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% 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

727
+13%since 2023
from 641 in 2023
2010 – 2024
549 / sq mi
+13%since 2023
from 484 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
56.0
−3%since 2023
from 57.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
432516601685769201020202024Scio
2024727
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,143
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$30,789
+1%since 2023
from $30,578 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
22.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.498
−4%since 2023
from 0.519 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$127,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $125,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
95.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
4.1% rent
8.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
36.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic91%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9%(58)
Diversity Score20.6%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(681)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(46)
Diversity Score14.8%(108)
15
−28%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
9.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+7%since 2023
from 16.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
91.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
31.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 25.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
45.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
4.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
26.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scio, New York?

Scio, New York has about 727 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scio, New York earns about $57,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scio, New York expensive?

In Scio, New York, the median home is worth about $127,400.

How educated are people in Scio, New York?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Scio, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scio, New York?

About 22.8% of people in Scio, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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