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 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,663 | -10.0% | #1,372 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.6 years | +22.4% | #393 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,800 | -39.1% | #1,769 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $899 | -22.7% | #1,450 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.7% | #1,921 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.1% of residents in Schuyler County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.7% above the national rate.
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.