Population 192 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Copake
Household size in West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.64 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.38 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in West Copake average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.52, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.0 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.3 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.4 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
West Copake skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in West Copake than nationally: 12.7%, against 11.6%.
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 West Copake
Renters in West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.5% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Copake is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 30.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Copake: 29.8% 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.
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West Copake is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1963, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. New York as a whole looks much the same.
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $710 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $906 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,095 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,298 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$588 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in West Copake costs $1,298 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 27.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 West Copake
Bachelor's degrees in West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in West Copake as nationally: 36.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in New York overall (39.8%).
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.2% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in West Copake: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 West Copake
| Period | West Copake | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.4%, unemployment in West Copake is the same as the national rate. The rate is lower than in New York as a whole (6.6%). 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).
West Copake compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Copake | 2.61 | 45.6 | 12.7% | 23.5% | 29.8% | 1963 | $1,298 | 36.3% | 96.6% | 5.4% |
| Philmont | 2.28 | 37.5 | 22.9% | 31.3% | 20.0% | 1946 | $1,230 | 17.1% | 91.8% | 6.1% |
| Mellenville | 2.35 | 57.9 | 13.2% | 15.5% | 15.6% | 1985 | $1,256 | 23.3% | 96.2% | 0.6% |
| Ghent | 2.67 | 44.4 | 9.2% | 17.7% | 19.3% | 1972 | $1,326 | 38.8% | 92.9% | 5.1% |
| North Hillsdale | 2.20 | 53.6 | 8.3% | 27.0% | 36.7% | 1969 | $1,395 | 46.0% | 94.6% | 3.8% |
| Spencertown | 2.04 | 59.3 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 29.7% | 1971 | $1,611 | 70.4% | 99.5% | 7.0% |
| Hillsdale | 2.19 | 53.9 | 12.2% | 22.4% | 29.6% | 1964 | $1,416 | 40.7% | 90.6% | 4.3% |
| Chatham | 2.15 | 52.2 | 11.5% | 24.1% | 12.6% | 1958 | $1,112 | 49.8% | 95.7% | 2.0% |
| Claverack | 2.22 | 56.9 | 10.9% | 8.1% | 21.3% | 1965 | $1,288 | 28.4% | 92.6% | 2.1% |
| Craryville | 2.30 | 54.2 | 11.0% | 15.8% | 30.4% | 1967 | $1,189 | 39.0% | 91.7% | 3.1% |
| Stottville | 2.22 | 49.6 | 8.4% | 16.5% | 14.5% | 1967 | $1,121 | 27.5% | 93.3% | 7.0% |
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 West Copake. 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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