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Scotchtown

New York · 9,212 residents · 4.837 sq mi
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Scotchtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,723. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $299,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,212
+3%since 2000
from 8,954 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,904 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+6%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Scotchtown
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,723
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,460 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,942
+25%since 2000
from $22,282 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$299,100
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $138,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$998
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $758 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+68%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic48.9%(4,507)
Black18.7%(1,726)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(2,313)
Asian4%(372)
Other3.8%(350)
Diversity Score82.9%(7,641)
Diversity Score
83
+41%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scotchtown, New York?

Scotchtown, New York has about 9,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Scotchtown, New York earns about $68,723 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 $299,100, and the typical rent is about $998 a month.

How educated are people in Scotchtown, New York?

About 21.8% 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 4.8% 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 447 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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