Population 30,049 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Schoharie County
Household size in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.44 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.45 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.45 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.26 | 2.33 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | −0.11 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Schoharie County is a place of small households, averaging 2.26 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Schoharie County has smaller households than at least four in five New York counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 39.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.0 | 41.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.8 | 41.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.3 | +1.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Schoharie County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.4, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Schoharie County than nationally: 8.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Schoharie County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Schoharie County
Renters in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6% | 33.8% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.7% | 34.8% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 36.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 35.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Schoharie County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 10.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 11.7% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.7% | 13.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 9.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Schoharie County: 22.1% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1962 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1964 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1966 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1969 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Schoharie County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1969, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The Albany area as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $882 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $757 | $975 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $819 | $1,114 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,013 | $1,360 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$264 | +$478 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Schoharie County costs $1,013 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $264 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Schoharie County
Bachelor's degrees in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 32.9% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 34.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 37.3% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 42.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +9.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Schoharie County than nationally: 27.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.9% | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.6% | 91.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.0% | 91.8% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.2% | 93.0% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Schoharie County is a bit above the national rate: 92.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Albany area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.2 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Schoharie County
| Period | Schoharie County | Albany area | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 6.2% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 7.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Schoharie County is close to the national rate: 5.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.2 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Schoharie County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoharie County | 2.26 | 46.8 | 8.6% | 23.6% | 22.1% | 1969 | $1,013 | 27.8% | 92.2% | 5.0% |
| Albany County | 2.27 | 40.3 | 9.1% | 43.4% | 9.1% | 1966 | $1,421 | 46.7% | 93.5% | 5.4% |
| Otsego County | 2.38 | 42.0 | 9.1% | 26.1% | 19.9% | 1961 | $939 | 33.9% | 92.1% | 6.4% |
| Rensselaer County | 2.36 | 41.4 | 11.5% | 35.2% | 11.4% | 1964 | $1,209 | 37.3% | 92.3% | 5.4% |
| Cortland County | 2.26 | 39.0 | 11.1% | 33.7% | 10.0% | 1961 | $1,046 | 28.3% | 90.4% | 4.7% |
| Franklin County | 2.23 | 47.6 | 9.8% | 29.9% | 8.9% | 1962 | $1,211 | 40.0% | 94.4% | 5.4% |
| Yates County | 2.48 | 43.1 | 7.9% | 22.8% | 23.5% | 1965 | $892 | 25.7% | 83.9% | 3.0% |
| Livingston County | 2.33 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 23.7% | 10.9% | 1967 | $948 | 32.1% | 93.7% | 5.2% |
| Essex County | 2.64 | 42.1 | 12.1% | 36.5% | 5.8% | 1961 | $1,864 | 41.9% | 89.4% | 5.3% |
| Wyoming County | 2.24 | 44.7 | 9.1% | 24.1% | 9.3% | 1958 | $819 | 18.3% | 88.2% | 3.7% |
| Macomb County | 2.53 | 41.8 | 10.3% | 25.0% | 5.1% | 1977 | $1,335 | 27.5% | 90.6% | 5.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Schoharie County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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