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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Skaneateles

New York · 2,616 residents · 1.423 sq mi
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Skaneateles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,083. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $163,800. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,616
−4%since 1990
from 2,724 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,838 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,914 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
+9%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Skaneateles
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,083
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,117 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$29,170
+42%since 1990
from $20,540 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$163,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $124,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$513
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $447 in 1990
US average: $602
71.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.9% in 1990
28.4% rent
2.9
−7%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,724)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.5%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(2,589)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.3%(7)
Diversity Score1.6%(42)
2
+255%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.5%
+16.6 ptssince 1990
from 43.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 91.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
24.2%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,616 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Skaneateles, New York earns about $57,083 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 $163,800, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Skaneateles, New York?

About 59.5% 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 3.0% of people in Skaneateles, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skaneateles, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Skaneateles, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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