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Scio

New York · 525 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 $43,438. Population has declined 11% since 2019. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,900. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
525
−11%since 2019
from 589 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
−11%since 2019
from 445 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.9
+9%since 2019
from 42.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
432516601685769201020202024Scio
2024727
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,438
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $67,411 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,822
−6%since 2019
from $25,445 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 37.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $675 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 92.6% in 2019
16.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+111%since 2019
from 1.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(558)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(24)
Diversity Score12.6%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(486)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(22)
Diversity Score14.8%(78)
Diversity Score
15
+17%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+7%since 2019
from 17.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 83.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.6% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 38.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 49.1% in 2019
Female
40.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2019
from 50.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scio, New York?

Scio, New York has about 525 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scio, New York earns about $43,438 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 $97,900, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in Scio, New York?

About 15.5% 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 19.7% 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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