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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

8,954
+2%since 1990
from 8,765 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,851 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,812 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.6
+16%since 1990
from 29.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Scotchtown
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

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

Housing

$138,400
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $141,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$758
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $659 in 1990
US average: $602
53.6%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.1% in 1990
46.4% rent
2.6
−22%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score43%(3,768)
2000
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(6,099)
Black10.8%(971)
Hispanic / Latino14.7%(1,317)
Asian3.5%(312)
Diversity Score59%(5,280)
59
+37%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
7.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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

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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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