Schuyler County, New York Demographics 2026
Schuyler County, New York has a population of 17,749, the 61st most populous county in New York. The median household income is $65,625 and the median home value is $163,300. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
Schuyler County Quick Facts
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Schuyler County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen | 1,712 | $46,279 | 11.2% | $200,000 |
| Montour Falls | 1,666 | $43,083 | 23.3% | $115,500 |
| Odessa | 540 | $81,333 | 4.8% | $159,100 |
| Burdett | 493 | $59,821 | 19.7% | $138,400 |
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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. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
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. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Schuyler County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Schuyler County, New York?
Schuyler County has a population of 17,749, making it the 61st most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Schuyler County?
The median household income in Schuyler County is $65,625 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.
How many cities are in Schuyler County, New York?
Schuyler County contains 4 Census-designated places.