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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Scotchtown

New York · 8,954 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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Scotchtown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,460. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $138,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,954
+2%since 1990
from 8,765 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
34.6
+16%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.4%(572)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.7%(688)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.6%(771)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.1%(640)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.6%(497)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.3%(1,369)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4416.7%(1,491)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5415.9%(1,427)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.3%(829)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.4%(391)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.4%(215)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(64)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,460
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,282
+51%since 1990
from $14,736 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
5.2%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $659 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
46.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(7,660)
Black7.3%(636)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(782)
Asian2.6%(227)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(6,099)
Black10.8%(971)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,317)
Asian3.5%(312)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican12.1%(1,241)
Dominican3.7%(380)
Colombian2.3%(240)
Mexican1.7%(178)
Honduran0.6%(65)
Guatemalan0.6%(62)
Ecuadorian0.5%(50)
Salvadoran0.4%(39)
Chilean0.3%(31)
Panamanian0.2%(20)
+ 6 more hispanic origin groups with data
Cuban0.2%(19)
Spaniard0.1%(14)
Argentine0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Asian Indian2.1%(217)
Filipino1.1%(114)
Chinese1%(98)
Sri Lankan0.4%(39)
Vietnamese0.3%(33)
Bangladeshi0.2%(20)
Burmese0.1%(14)
Indonesian0.1%(13)
Korean0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(13)
Ancestry
Irish11.9%(1,217)
West Indian9.8%(1,007)
Italian9.5%(971)
German6.3%(648)
Haitian5.1%(520)
English3.4%(347)
Polish3.1%(322)
American2.8%(289)
Jamaican2.8%(284)
Arab2.6%(265)
Egyptian1.8%(189)
French1.4%(141)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1%(103)
Bulgarian0.8%(84)
Greek0.8%(84)
Guyanese0.7%(75)
Russian0.5%(52)
Scottish0.5%(49)
Nigerian0.4%(44)
Jordanian0.4%(40)
Brazilian0.3%(34)
Austrian0.3%(29)
Hungarian0.3%(26)
Portuguese0.2%(18)
Norwegian0.1%(14)
Romanian0.1%(14)
Swedish0.1%(12)
Dutch0.1%(10)
Slovene0%(4)
Latvian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest Irish population · Largest West Indian population · Largest Italian population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+13%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.4%(910)
Married62.3%(2,000)
Widowed1.5%(49)
Divorced7.8%(250)
Women 15+
Never married24.8%(907)
Married55%(2,010)
Widowed8.9%(324)
Divorced11.3%(413)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotchtown, New York?

Scotchtown, New York has about 8,954 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Scotchtown, New York earns about $53,460 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 $138,400, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Scotchtown, New York?

About 20.4% 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 5.2% 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 189 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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