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Stillwater

New York · 1,754 residents · 1.258 sq mi
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Stillwater is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,056. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $204,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,754
+7%since 2000
from 1,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+11%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stillwater
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,056
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,516 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,514
+95%since 2000
from $17,221 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,090
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,548)
Black0.7%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(76)
Asian0.7%(13)
Other3.5%(61)
Diversity Score22.1%(388)
Diversity Score
22
+387%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stillwater, New York?

Stillwater, New York has about 1,754 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stillwater, New York earns about $78,056 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 $204,500, and the typical rent is about $1,090 a month.

How educated are people in Stillwater, New York?

About 20.1% 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 9.8% 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 223 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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