Population 17,562 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Schuyler County
Household size in Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.43 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Schuyler County is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has edged down from 2.43 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.6 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.9 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Schuyler County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Schuyler County than nationally: 9.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 Schuyler County
Renters in Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.8% of households in Schuyler County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 50.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Schuyler County: 21.9% 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 is up 3.8 points from 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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Schuyler County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in New York overall, where the median home dates to 1961. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $749 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $682 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $798 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,117 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$368 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Schuyler County costs $1,117 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $368 a month from 2006–10, a 49% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.4% 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 south; the highest are in the north.
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 Schuyler County
Bachelor's degrees in Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.3% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Schuyler County than nationally: 26.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Schuyler County is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York overall (87.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
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 Schuyler County
| Period | Schuyler County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 6.1%, unemployment in Schuyler County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Schuyler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler County | 2.40 | 46.7 | 9.3% | 20.8% | 21.9% | 1967 | $1,117 | 26.3% | 90.6% | 6.1% |
| Tompkins County | 2.11 | 36.3 | 8.1% | 45.9% | 9.9% | 1971 | $1,436 | 61.0% | 95.4% | 5.7% |
| Steuben County | 2.37 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 26.7% | 16.2% | 1963 | $939 | 26.1% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Allegany County | 2.40 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 22.0% | 1964 | $782 | 27.7% | 91.9% | 7.0% |
| Chenango County | 2.31 | 45.8 | 10.8% | 24.6% | 18.2% | 1965 | $910 | 19.9% | 89.8% | 6.1% |
| Cattaraugus County | 2.34 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 24.8% | 17.2% | 1961 | $799 | 21.1% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| Delaware County | 2.22 | 49.0 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 32.4% | 1968 | $916 | 28.3% | 88.8% | 6.0% |
| Chautauqua County | 2.33 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 31.1% | 17.2% | 1955 | $830 | 24.9% | 89.5% | 6.2% |
| Greene County | 2.43 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,099 | 31.2% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Columbia County | 2.25 | 49.0 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 1965 | $1,305 | 38.7% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
| Berkshire County | 2.18 | 47.3 | 10.7% | 30.1% | 16.0% | 1956 | $1,361 | 39.5% | 94.0% | 5.4% |
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 Schuyler 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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