Schoharie County, New York

NY · FIPS 36095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 30,049 #1,479 / 3,222
54th
Median Household Income $70,133 -6.7% #1,190 / 3,222
63th
Median Age 45.8 years +17.7% #625 / 3,222
81th
Median Home Value $192,500 -31.7% #1,492 / 3,222
54th
Median Gross Rent $909 -21.8% #1,387 / 3,222
57th
Poverty Rate 11.7% -6.9% #1,200 / 3,222
63th

Demographics

Schoharie County has a population of 30,049, making it the #1,479 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.9%
Native Born
3.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Schoharie County is $70,133, ranking #1,190 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.

Median Household Income
$70,133 −6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,190 of 3,222
63th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,809 −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #977 of 3,222
70th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.7% −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,200 of 3,222
63th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.0% −6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,000 of 3,222
38th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.2% −22.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,088 of 3,222
66th percentile
Mean Commute Time
32.9 min +19.2% vs nat'l
Rank #486 of 3,222
85th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Schoharie County is $192,500 (-31.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $909/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.4%.

Median Home Value
$192,500 −31.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,492 of 3,222
54th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$909 −21.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,387 of 3,222
57th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.4% +18.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,278 of 3,222
60th percentile
76.4% Homeownership

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Health

95.4% of residents in Schoharie County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.0% above the national rate.

95.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.4% +4.0% vs nat'l
Rank #466 of 3,222
86th percentile

About Schoharie County, New York

Schoharie County, New York has a total population of 30,049, making it the 1,479th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schoharie County is 45.8 years, which is 17.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Schoharie County is $70,133, which ranks #1,190 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.

The median home value in Schoharie County is $192,500, 31.7% below the national median. Renters in Schoharie County pay a median gross rent of $909 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Schoharie County, 26.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.

Schoharie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).

All data for Schoharie County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.