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Stillwater

New York · 1,738 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Stillwater is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,298. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,738
+6%since 2000
from 1,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,382 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stillwater
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,298
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,516 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,960
+39%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,700
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,644)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(49)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.7%(46)
Diversity Score14.7%(255)
Diversity Score
15
+223%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stillwater, New York?

Stillwater, New York has about 1,738 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stillwater, New York earns about $61,298 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 $178,700, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Stillwater, New York?

About 16.3% 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 12.2% 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 207 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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