COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Schoharie County

New York · 31,582 residents · 621.819 sq mi

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Schoharie County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,585. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $82,800.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Older

median age 38.0

US median: 35.2

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 15%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

31,582

−1%since 1990

from 31,859 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

51 / sq mi

−1%since 1990

from 51 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

38.0

+13%since 1990

from 33.5 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

202430K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,585

+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $26,077 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$17,778

+57%since 1990

from $11,333 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

11.4%

−0.2 ptssince 1990

from 11.5% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$82,800

−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $73,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$506

−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $392 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

75.2%

+1.1 ptssince 1990

from 74.1% in 1990

24.8% rent

Afford Score

2.3

−20%since 1990

from 2.8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic97.7%(31,136)

Black1.2%(367)

Hispanic / Latino1%(328)

Asian0.4%(138)

Diversity Score8%(2,546)

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.3%(30,112)

Black1.2%(377)

Hispanic / Latino1.9%(588)

Asian0.4%(120)

Diversity Score8.5%(2,678)

Diversity Score

+6%since 1990

from 8 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.3%

+2.9 ptssince 1990

from 14.4% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

81.7%

+8.0 ptssince 1990

from 73.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

8.4%

+1.4 ptssince 1990

from 7.0% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.2 min

−18%since 1990

from 25.9 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 Schoharie County, New York?

Schoharie County, New York has about 31,582 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Schoharie County, New York?

The typical household in Schoharie County, New York earns about $36,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schoharie County, New York expensive?

In Schoharie County, New York, the median home is worth about $82,800, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Schoharie County, New York?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Schoharie County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schoharie County, New York?

About 11.4% of people in Schoharie County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schoharie County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schoharie County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 277 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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