Schuyler County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schuyler County is located in New York with a total population of 17,749. It is the 61st most populous county out of 62 in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Schuyler County is 47.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Schuyler County is $65,625. This is 22% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $163,300. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Schuyler County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Schuyler County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.8% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.