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Shokan

New York · 1,183 residents · 3.891 sq mi
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Shokan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,083. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 119%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,183
−6%since 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
304 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+16%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
7318961K1K1K2000201020202024Shokan
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,083
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,411 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,203
+44%since 2000
from $23,710 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,800
+119%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,284
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
17.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+180%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,176)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(34)
Asian1.5%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,071)
Black2.2%(26)
Hispanic / Latino3%(35)
Asian1%(12)
Other5.9%(70)
Diversity Score27.2%(321)
Diversity Score
27
+125%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.8 min
+131%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
58.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shokan, New York?

Shokan, New York has about 1,183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shokan, New York earns about $52,083 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 $304,800, and the typical rent is about $1,284 a month.

How educated are people in Shokan, New York?

About 41.2% 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 1.4% 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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