Schuyler County, New York

NY · FIPS 36097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 17,562 #2,006 / 3,222
38th
Median Household Income $67,663 -10.0% #1,372 / 3,222
57th
Median Age 47.6 years +22.4% #393 / 3,222
88th
Median Home Value $171,800 -39.1% #1,769 / 3,222
45th
Median Gross Rent $899 -22.7% #1,450 / 3,222
55th
Poverty Rate 14.8% +17.7% #1,921 / 3,222
40th

Demographics

Schuyler County has a population of 17,562, making it the #2,006 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.0%
Native Born
2.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Schuyler County is $67,663, ranking #1,372 out of 3,222 counties — 10.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 6.5%.

Median Household Income
$67,663 −10.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,372 of 3,222
57th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,429 −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,031 of 3,222
68th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.8% +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,921 of 3,222
40th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.5% +22.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,681 of 3,222
17th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4% −21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,064 of 3,222
67th percentile
Mean Commute Time
26.9 min −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,495 of 3,222
54th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Schuyler County is $171,800 (-39.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $899/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.

Median Home Value
$171,800 −39.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,769 of 3,222
45th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$899 −22.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,450 of 3,222
55th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.2% +22.9% vs nat'l
Rank #771 of 3,222
76th percentile
79.2% Homeownership

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Health

96.1% of residents in Schuyler County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.

96.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.1% +4.7% vs nat'l
Rank #278 of 3,222
91th percentile

About Schuyler County, New York

Schuyler County, New York has a total population of 17,562, making it the 2,006th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schuyler County is 47.6 years, which is 22.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Schuyler County is $67,663, which ranks #1,372 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5%.

The median home value in Schuyler County is $171,800, 39.1% below the national median. Renters in Schuyler County pay a median gross rent of $899 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Schuyler County, 26.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.9 min.

Schuyler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).

All data for Schuyler 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.