Schuyler Falls, Clinton County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Schuyler Falls, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Schuyler Falls, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Schuyler Falls, New York. The estimated population of Schuyler Falls, New York is 4,880 people, with a median age of 49.3.

We can look at the total population in Schuyler Falls over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,880
-4.44% -5.24%
2020
5,107
+0.12%
-
2019
5,101
-0.39% -
2018
5,121
-0.56% -
2017
5,150
- -

Population of Schuyler Falls, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.8%
95%
-0.21%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0.4%
0.6%
-33.33%
Hispanic
0.3%
1.2%
-75.00%
Asian
2.2%
2.4%
-8.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.7%
+242.86%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Schuyler Falls, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 49.3 +3.14% 44.8 +6.41% 52.1 +7.2%
2020 47.8 +5.05% 42.1 +0.48% 48.6 +4.97%
2019 45.5 +10.71% 41.9 +4.23% 46.3 +2.21%
2018 41.1 -1.44% 40.2 -2.66% 45.3 +4.62%
2017 41.7 - 41.3 - 43.3 -

The median age of Schuyler Falls, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 277 -52.15% 269 -49.26% 148 131
10 to 19 337 +24.81% 271 -58.23% 410 129
20 to 29 272 +30.03% 362 -37.35% 359 211
30 to 39 340 -62.83% 364 -11.09% 167 305
40 to 49 242 +21.97% 363 -4.63% 295 343
50 to 59 443 +30.35% 424 +16.82% 542 468
60 to 69 257 +28.42% 362 +24.19% 323 429
70+ 346 7.38% 221 +37.76% 324 296

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Schuyler Falls, New York is $65,966.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Schuyler Falls.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $56,100.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,063.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Schuyler Falls, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Schuyler Falls, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Schuyler Falls, New York is currently $96,279.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.61% of households in Schuyler Falls are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Schuyler Falls against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.66%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.58%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.77%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.61%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Schuyler Falls is $42,695.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Schuyler Falls by the total population of Schuyler Falls.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Schuyler Falls, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Schuyler Falls to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.02%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.25%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.82%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Schuyler Falls that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Schuyler Falls over the age of 16 is 4,280.

Of those people, a total of 60.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Schuyler Falls is 57.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 218 38.50% 13.10%
20 to 24 years 302 78.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 268 89.90% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 286 41.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 491 91.40% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 647 85.00% 12.20%
55 to 59 years 696 94.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 480 27.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 550 14.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 342 14.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Schuyler Falls. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,074 60.90% 2.80%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 18 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 107 44.90% 22.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 81 80.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 16 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,074 60.90% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Schuyler Falls as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Schuyler Falls is 2,447, with median earnings of $49,869.00.

Women in Schuyler Falls, New York earning approximately 98.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,447 $49,869.00
Male 1,311 $50,241.00
Female 1,136 $49,664.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 389 $90,117.00
Business and Financial 149 $39,050.00
Computer and Mathematical 114 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 23 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 130 $57,262.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $36,756.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 131 $67,802.00
Food Preparation and Serving 57 $15,719.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 100 $9,286.00
Sales 178 $32,213.00
Office and Administrative Support 337 $41,042.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 274 $33,458.00
Production 180 $58,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 93 $31,528.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 129 $71,797.00 260 $90,469.00
Business and Financial 65 $91,193.00 84 $19,600.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 114 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 18 $0.00 5 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $0.00 102 $55,595.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 42 $0.00 69 $73,317.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 131 $67,802.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 45 $0.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00 70 $0.00
Sales 87 $58,301.00 91 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 138 $36,960.00 199 $48,228.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 34 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 274 $33,458.00 0 $0.00
Production 77 $0.00 103 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 66 $0.00 27 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,248 households in Schuyler Falls, with an average household size of 2.17 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,536 families in Schuyler Falls with an average family size of 2.55 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,284 26 226 712
Average Household Size 2.74 3.46 1.97 1.16
Total Families 1,284 26 226 0
Average Household Size 2.74 2.58 1.46 0

Poverty

Of the 1,536 families in Schuyler Falls, 7.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Schuyler Falls:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,484 housing units in Schuyler Falls, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,248 90.50%
Vacant 236 9.50%

14.73% of the total 2,484 housing units in Schuyler Falls are rental units. This is approximately 366 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,840 are occupied by the owner - or 74.07% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Schuyler Falls is $844.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Schuyler Falls that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    42
  • Less than $500
    18
  • $500 to $999
    237
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    85
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    26
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Schuyler Falls is $161,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Schuyler Falls that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    118
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    363
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    328
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    362
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    497
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    82
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    90
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Schuyler Falls. The chart below shows the number of properties in Schuyler Falls that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    518
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    315
  • 1960 to 1969
    122
  • 1970 to 1979
    368
  • 1980 to 1989
    327
  • 1990 to 1999
    399
  • 2000 to 2009
    276
  • 2010 to 2013
    150
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Schuyler Falls that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    215
  • 1 vehicle available
    670
  • 2 vehicles available
    973
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    390

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Schuyler Falls get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Schuyler Falls that commute to work in a particular way.

15.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Schuyler Falls.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    225
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    272
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    533
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    554
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    248
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    184
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    67
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    5
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    41
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    22

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Schuyler Falls, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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