Schoharie County, NY

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2021 Population

29,936

4.02% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

45.7

0.218% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

12.1%

3.76% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$64,220

8.98% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$151,700

6.38% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,649

6.28% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Schoharie County, NY had a population of 29.9k people with a median age of 45.7 and a median household income of $64,220. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Schoharie County, NY declined from 31,189 to 29,936, a −4.02% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,926 to $64,220, a 8.98% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Schoharie County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.39%), White (Hispanic) (1.46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.955%).

None of the households in Schoharie County, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.2% of the residents in Schoharie County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Schoharie County, NY are SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (583 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Schoharie County, NY was $151,700, and the homeownership rate was 76.2%.

Most people in Schoharie County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Schoharie County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Schoharie County, NY borders Albany County, NY, Delaware County, NY, Greene County, NY, Montgomery County, NY, Otsego County, NY, and Schenectady County, NY.

United States New York Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Population & Diversity

Schoharie County, NY is home to a population of 29.9k people, from which 99.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.25% of Schoharie County, NY residents were born outside of the country (973 people).

In 2021, there were 38.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (27.3k people) in Schoharie County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 714 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 437 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.2%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.2% of Schoharie County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Schoharie County, NY was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Schoharie County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Schoharie County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
27.3k ± 262
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
714 ± 185
White (Hispanic)
437 ± 95

3.5%

Hispanic Population

1.05k people

3.5% of the people in Schoharie County, NY are hispanic (1.05k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Schoharie County, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

3.25%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

973 people

3.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

999 people

As of 2021, 3.25% of Schoharie County, NY residents (973 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Schoharie County, NY was 3.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Schoharie County, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
655 ± 122
Gulf War (1990s)
258 ± 77
Gulf War (2001-)
214 ± 68

Schoharie County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.54 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Schoharie County, NY employs 13.6k people. The largest industries in Schoharie County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,881 people), Educational Services (1,757 people), and Retail Trade (1,658 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($82,396), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($75,347), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,929).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.6k

2021 Value

± 597

−6.28%

1 Year decline

± 6.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schoharie County, NY declined at a rate of −6.28%, from 14.6k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Schoharie County, NY, are Management Occupations (1,538 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,526 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Schoharie County, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.6k

2021 Value

± 597

−6.28%

1 Year decline

± 6.7%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Schoharie County, NY declined at a rate of −6.28%, from 14.6k employees to 13.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Schoharie County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,881 people), Educational Services (1,757 people), and Retail Trade (1,658 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Schoharie County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Schoharie County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,057

Median earning men ± $4,927

$32,674

Median earning women ± $2,463

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($137,931), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($67,500), and Public Administration ($66,417).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($53,750), Wholesale Trade ($52,222), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,646).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

173
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
126
Retail Trade
116
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$55.2k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$39k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$35.4k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Schoharie County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 62.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.78%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.78%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Schoharie County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Schoharie County, NY awarded 583 degrees. The student population of Schoharie County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 807 male students and 1,013 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Schoharie County, NY are White (441 and 77.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (48 and 8.47%), Black or African American (39 and 6.88%), and Two or More Races (13 and 2.29%).

The largest universities in Schoharie County, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (583 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Schoharie County, NY are General Business Administration & Management (108 and 18.5%), General Animal Sciences (103 and 17.7%), and General Agriculture Management (25 and 4.29%).

The median tuition cost in Schoharie County, NY for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $16,980 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Schoharie County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 1,820 (44.3% men and 55.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 1,820 students enrolled in Schoharie County, NY, 44.3% men and 55.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,246 records, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
99 degree-majors awarded
General Animal Sciences
82 degree-majors awarded
General Agriculture Management
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Schoharie County, NY was General Business Administration & Management with 99 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Schoharie County, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

583 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill with 583 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 267 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Schoharie County, NY, which is 0.845 times less than the 316 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 441 degrees mean that there were 9.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 48 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,606) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Schoharie County, NY was $151,700 in 2021, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $142,600 to $151,700, a 6.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Schoharie County, NY is 76.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Schoharie County, NY have an average commute time of 31.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Schoharie County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Schoharie County, NY is $64,220. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Schoharie County, NY was Census Tract 7402 with a value of $68,333, followed by Census Tract 7407 and Census Tract 7401, with respective values of $66,834 and $65,471.

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Schoharie County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.32%.

Housing

Property

$151,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$6,753

$9,227

Median Property Taxes

±$449

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Schoharie County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Schoharie County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.2%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 76.2% of the housing units in Schoharie County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Schoharie County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7402
Census Tract 7407
Census Tract 7401

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Schoharie County, NY was Census Tract 7402 with a value of $68,333, followed by Census Tract 7407 and Census Tract 7401, with respective values of $66,834 and $65,471.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Schoharie County, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,220

Median Household Income

± $3,555

12.1k

Number of Households

± 575

In 2021, the median household income of the 12.1k households in Schoharie County, NY grew to $64,220 from the previous year's value of $58,926.

The following chart displays the households in Schoharie County, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Schoharie County, NY is from New York.

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Carpooled (9.08%)
Worked At Home (7.75%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Schoharie County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.08%) and those who worked at home (7.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

31.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Schoharie County, NY have a longer commute time (31.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.33% of the workforce in Schoharie County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Schoharie County, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Schoharie County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Schoharie County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Schoharie County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.32%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Schoharie County, NY (3.45k out of 28.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Schoharie County, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Schoharie County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 89.5 in Schoharie County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 29.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

96% of the population of Schoharie County, NY has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 17.2% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Schoharie County, NY see 3444 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.318% decrease from the previous year (3455 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3459 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 708 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,444 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Schoharie County, NY

Primary care physicians in Schoharie County, NY see an average of 3,444 patients per year. This represents a 0.318% decrease from the previous year (3,455 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Schoharie County, NY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.01%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

17.2%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Schoharie County, NY declined by 3.78% from 4.17% to 4.01%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Schoharie County, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Schoharie County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Schoharie County, NY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.6% in Schoharie County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Schoharie County, NY.

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