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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Skaneateles

New York · 2,724 residents · 1.423 sq mi
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Skaneateles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $40,117. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $124,000. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,724
+4%vs 2000
vs 2,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,914 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 1,838 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 43.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Skaneateles
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,117
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $57,083 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,540
−30%vs 2000
vs $29,170 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.7%
+1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$124,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $163,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$447
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $513 in 2000
US average: $450
68.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.6% in 2000
31.1% rent
3.1
+8%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,589)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(42)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,724)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(12)
0
−72%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.0%
−16.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
91.2%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
13.1%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+29%vs 2000
vs 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skaneateles, New York?

Skaneateles, New York has about 2,724 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Skaneateles, New York earns about $40,117 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skaneateles, New York expensive?

In Skaneateles, New York, the median home is worth about $124,000, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Skaneateles, New York?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Skaneateles, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skaneateles, New York?

About 4.7% of people in Skaneateles, 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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