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Schuyler County

New York · 17,898 residents · 328.343 sq mi
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Schuyler County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,291. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,000. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,898
−7%since 2000
from 19,224 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 59 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+21%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,291
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,010 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,844
+69%since 2000
from $17,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$765
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $466 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+29%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(18,417)
Black1.4%(265)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(235)
Asian0.3%(55)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(1,377)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(16,618)
Black0.5%(91)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(329)
Asian0.6%(108)
Other1.9%(343)
Diversity Score12%(2,155)
Segregation Score32.4%(5,805)
Diversity Score
12
+68%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
32
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−82.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schuyler County, New York?

Schuyler County, New York has about 17,898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schuyler County, New York earns about $53,291 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schuyler County, New York expensive?

In Schuyler County, New York, the median home is worth about $127,000, and the typical rent is about $765 a month.

How educated are people in Schuyler County, New York?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Schuyler County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.7% of people in Schuyler County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schuyler County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Schuyler County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 764 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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