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Shokan

New York · 1,196 residents · 3.891 sq mi
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Shokan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,361. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $292,900. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 60% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,196
−4%since 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
307 / sq mi
+52%since 2009
from 202 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.3
+29%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
7318961K1K1K2000201020202024Shokan
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.9%(23)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.3%(15)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.4%(5)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.5%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(103)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418.1%(216)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.3%(231)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(182)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.2%(253)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.7%(92)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.8%(58)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,361
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,411 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,291
+154%since 2000
from $23,710 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.0%
+39.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+16%since 2010
from 0.349 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,900
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,291
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
12.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
−64%since 2009
from 5.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Shokan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,176)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,073)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(55)
Asian3.7%(44)
Other2%(24)
Diversity Score
24
+745%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard2.6%(31)
Asian origin
Korean1.8%(22)
Chinese0.9%(11)
Laotian0.9%(11)
Ancestry
Irish35.5%(425)
German34.3%(410)
Italian13%(156)
English12.5%(149)
French6.9%(83)
Scottish4.8%(58)
Norwegian4.3%(52)
Portuguese3.1%(37)
American2.4%(29)
Danish1.8%(21)
Swedish1.1%(13)
Polish1%(12)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.7%(8)
Dutch0.6%(7)
Ukrainian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 88.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(245)
Married43.3%(257)
Widowed1.5%(9)
Divorced14%(83)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(174)
Married42%(237)
Widowed13.5%(76)
Divorced13.7%(77)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shokan, New York?

Shokan, New York has about 1,196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shokan, New York earns about $137,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shokan, New York expensive?

In Shokan, New York, the median home is worth about $292,900, and the typical rent is about $2,291 a month.

How educated are people in Shokan, New York?

About 30.7% of adults age 25 and over in Shokan, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shokan, New York?

About 7.3% of people in Shokan, 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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