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Stillwater

New York · 1,751 residents (2025 est.) · 1.258 sq mi
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Stillwater has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,060. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $271,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,874
+14%since 2000
from 1,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,490 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+6%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,751 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stillwater
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,060
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,941
+167%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+2%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,900
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,154
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+45%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,600)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(75)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(1,599)
Black3.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(137)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(75)
Diversity Score33%(618)
Diversity Score
33
+626%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+73%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
6.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 83.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 3.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stillwater, New York?

Stillwater, New York has about 1,874 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stillwater, New York earns about $90,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stillwater, New York expensive?

In Stillwater, New York, the median home is worth about $271,900, and the typical rent is about $1,154 a month.

How educated are people in Stillwater, New York?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stillwater, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stillwater, New York?

About 8.0% of people in Stillwater, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stillwater, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Stillwater, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 343 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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