County · New York
Schuyler County, New York
Schuyler County, New York. Schuyler County had 16,924 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 12 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 towns and townships) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 36097.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,924
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,898 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,562
Median household income
$67,663
±$4,782 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$171,800
±$8,260 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$899
±$99 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Schuyler County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,898 residents in Schuyler County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,924 for July 1, 2025, down 5.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,562 over 328 square miles of land.
| Measure | Schuyler County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,562 | 19,852,366 | −358 |
| Households | 7,355±259 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.35±0.08 | 2.49 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,752±32 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
Schuyler County's population since 2000
From 19,224 in 2000 to 16,924 in 2025: down 12.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County holds 12 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Town of Hector with 4,733 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hector (town) | 4,895 | $79,904 |
|---|---|---|
| Dix (town) | 3,757 | $53,668 |
| Montour (town) | 2,323 | $64,417 |
| Watkins Glen | 1,863 | $49,632 |
| Reading (town) | 1,719 | $86,131 |
| Catharine (town) | 1,651 | $58,500 |
| Tyrone (town) | 1,637 | $72,083 |
| Montour Falls | 1,635 | $50,526 |
| Orange (town) | 1,408 | $60,000 |
| Odessa | 517 | $80,385 |
| Cayuta (town) | 508 | $85,714 |
| Burdett | 331 | $68,750 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Schuyler County?
The median resident of Schuyler County is 47.6 years old; 18.8% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.5%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Schuyler County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.6±0.3 | 39.8 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 18.8%±0.3 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 19.8% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±0.8 pts | 52.8% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±0.5 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±0.9 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.2%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.1%±1.3 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.9%±0.9 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4%±1.7 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.4%±2.3 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.1%±2.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Schuyler County earn?
Half of Schuyler County's 7,355 households earn less than $67,663 a year (±$4,782), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $64,399 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Schuyler County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,663±$4,782 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,735±$5,365 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,429±$2,149 | $50,712 | +$4,366 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.8%±2.3 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.9%±6.5 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1%±2.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±2.0 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Schuyler County?
Owners occupy 79.2% of Schuyler County's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $171,800 by its owner (±$8,260). The median renter pays $899 a month including utilities, and 36.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Schuyler County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $171,800±$8,260 | $423,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $899±$99 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.3%±7.3 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,586±$62 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2%±2.4 pts | 54.3% | +4.0 pts |
| Housing units | 9,752±32 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±5.3 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5%±2.8 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.5%±2.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 29.5%±2.7 pts | 30.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Schuyler County building?
Builders took permits for 54 new housing units across Schuyler County in 2025 (52 single-family), 3.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Schuyler County get to work?
76.5% of Schuyler County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Schuyler County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7%±2.2 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.5%±2.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 3.5%±1.1 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±1.8 pts | 14.9% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±1.6 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Schuyler County's census tracts?
Schuyler County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $53,668 (Tract 9504) to $86,131 (Tract 9502).
| Tract 950136097950100 | 4,850±20 | $79,904 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950236097950200 | 1,637±211 | $86,131 |
| Tract 950336097950300 | 2,951±237 | $64,702 |
| Tract 950436097950400 | 3,660±19 | $53,668 |
| Tract 950536097950500 | 4,464±250 | $65,240 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Schuyler County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 61st of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 62nd of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd of 62 |
| Median household income | 47th of 62 |
| Median home value | 40th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 48th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 62 |
| Median age | 5th of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Schuyler County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.