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Schoharie County

New York · 32,749 residents · 621.819 sq mi
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Schoharie County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $139,000. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32,749
+4%since 2000
from 31,582 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,864
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,585 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,105
+41%since 2000
from $17,778 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$671
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(30,112)
Black1.2%(377)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(588)
Asian0.4%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(2,678)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(30,742)
Black1.2%(394)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(924)
Asian0.7%(217)
Other1.2%(382)
Diversity Score14.1%(4,618)
Diversity Score
14
+66%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+26%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schoharie County, New York?

Schoharie County, New York has about 32,749 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schoharie County, New York earns about $50,864 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 $139,000, and the typical rent is about $671 a month.

How educated are people in Schoharie County, New York?

About 21.0% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 890 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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