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Shokan

New York · 1,075 residents · 3.891 sq mi
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Shokan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,241. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,200. With a median age of 51.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,075
−14%since 2000
from 1,252 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
276 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.4
+22%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7318961K1K1K2000201020202024Shokan
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,241
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,411 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,893
+22%since 2000
from $23,710 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
17.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(940)
Black1%(11)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(55)
Asian2.4%(26)
Other4.3%(46)
Diversity Score29.3%(315)
Diversity Score
29
+143%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shokan, New York?

Shokan, New York has about 1,075 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shokan, New York earns about $63,241 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 $208,200.

How educated are people in Shokan, New York?

About 27.2% 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 9.2% 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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