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Wolcott

New York · 1,701 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 $27,736. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $60,600. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,701
−1%since 2000
from 1,712 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+7%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Wolcott
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,736
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,175
+10%since 2000
from $15,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade33.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,600
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,570)
Black2.5%(43)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(71)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(279)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,536)
Black3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(92)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(11)
Diversity Score21.6%(368)
Diversity Score
22
+33%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
13.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wolcott, New York?

Wolcott, New York has about 1,701 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wolcott, New York earns about $27,736 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 $60,600, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Wolcott, New York?

About 8.3% 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 30.7% 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 157 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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