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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Wolcott

New York · 1,712 residents · 1.948 sq mi
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Wolcott has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,056. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% 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

1,712
+11%since 1990
from 1,544 in 1990
1990 – 2025
879 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 793 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+10%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wolcott
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,056
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,722 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,577
+36%since 1990
from $11,417 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$444
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $398 in 1990
US average: $602
61.0%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
39.0% rent
2.1
+21%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,503)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.5%(7)
Diversity Score9.4%(144)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,570)
Black2.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score16.3%(279)
16
+74%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−4%since 1990
from 21.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolcott, New York?

Wolcott, New York has about 1,712 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Wolcott, New York earns about $28,056 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wolcott, New York expensive?

In Wolcott, New York, the median home is worth about $58,000, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Wolcott, New York?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wolcott, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wolcott, New York?

About 18.3% of people in Wolcott, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wolcott, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Wolcott, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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