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Scotchtown

New York · 10,252 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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Scotchtown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,689. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $344,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,252
+14%since 2000
from 8,954 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,119 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.2
+5%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Scotchtown
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,689
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,460 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,361
+90%since 2000
from $22,282 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+22%since 2010
from 0.317 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$344,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,813
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
52.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+38%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(6,099)
Black10.8%(971)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,317)
Asian3.5%(312)
Other0%
Diversity Score59%(5,280)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.4%(3,222)
Black26.9%(2,757)
Hispanic / Latino24.5%(2,510)
Asian5.3%(545)
Other11.9%(1,218)
Diversity Score94%(9,637)
Diversity Score
94
+59%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.7%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.5%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 72.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 19.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotchtown, New York?

Scotchtown, New York has about 10,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotchtown, New York earns about $96,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scotchtown, New York expensive?

In Scotchtown, New York, the median home is worth about $344,300, and the typical rent is about $1,813 a month.

How educated are people in Scotchtown, New York?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Scotchtown, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scotchtown, New York?

About 8.3% of people in Scotchtown, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Scotchtown, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Scotchtown, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,487 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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