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Population Review

Scarsdale, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Scarsdale, New York is 18,005 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 105th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $250,001, the median home value is $1,703,800, and the median age is 41.4.

The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (17,153 → 18,036).

18,005

Population

2697

People / sq mi

$250,001

Median Income

$1,703,800

Median Home Value

Scarsdale covers 6.7 sq mi of land at 2697 people per square mile.

About Scarsdale, NY

Scarsdale is a city in New York with a population of 18,005. It ranks #105 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 41.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The median household income in Scarsdale is $250,001, above the US median of $74,580. 1.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $1,703,800, with monthly rent averaging $3,501. The homeownership rate of 92.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Scarsdale reflects 90.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 33.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 41.6 minutes each way.

Scarsdale village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Scarsdale village had a population of 17,153 in 2010 and 18,036 in 2024, a 5.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 18,195 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.36%.

2020 · 18K20102024

18,036

Population (2024)

17,153

Population (2010)

18,195

Peak (2020)

0.36%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201017,153
201117,290
201217,400
201317,523
201417,620
201517,736
201617,828
201717,870
201817,874
201917,871
202018,195
202118,046
202217,887
202317,865
202418,036

Race & Ethnicity

White69.1%
Black or African American1.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$250,001

Median Household Income

$181,917

Per Capita Income

1.1%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$1,703,800

Median Home Value

$3,501

Median Rent

92.2%

Owner-Occupied

Education

97.8%

High School+

90.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

29.8%

Drive Alone

27.9%

Public Transit

33.2%

Work From Home

41.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

21.3%

Foreign Born

75.5%

Non-English at Home

1.7%

Veterans

4.0%

With Disability

98.7%

Health Insurance

99.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Information29.1%
Professional, Scientific & Management27.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate23.3%
Manufacturing3.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.8%
Transportation & Warehousing2.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services2.1%
Public Administration2.1%
Retail Trade1.1%
Construction1.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scarsdale, New York has a population of 18,005 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 105th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Scarsdale, New York is $250,001, with 1.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Scarsdale, New York is $1,703,800, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 92.2%.

The median age in Scarsdale, New York is 41.4 years. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

The population has grown 5.1% since 2010 (17,153 → 18,036).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.