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Population Review

Scotchtown, New York Population 2026

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

The population of Scotchtown, New York is 10,544 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 188th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $92,889, the median home value is $317,400, and the median age is 36.5.

10,544

Population

2180

People / sq mi

$92,889

Median Income

$317,400

Median Home Value

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Scotchtown covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 2180 people per square mile.

About Scotchtown, NY

Scotchtown is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 11.3% of the population. Scotchtown is a city in New York with a population of 10,544.

The typical household here earns about $92,889, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.0%, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $317,400, with typical rent around $1,655.

Roughly 32.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 7.4% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White36.6%
Black or African American28.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$92,889

Median Household Income

$42,480

Per Capita Income

9.0%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$317,400

Median Home Value

$1,655

Median Rent

48.1%

Owner-Occupied

Education

92.6%

High School+

32.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.3%

Drive Alone

74.7%

Public Transit

7.4%

Work From Home

27.6 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

11.3%

Foreign Born

67.4%

Non-English at Home

6.0%

Veterans

12.7%

With Disability

93.9%

Health Insurance

98.9%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.5%
Manufacturing6.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate5.9%
Retail Trade5.7%
Public Administration5.6%
Construction4.0%
Information3.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scotchtown, New York has a population of 10,544 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 188th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Scotchtown, New York is $92,889, with 9.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Scotchtown, New York is $317,400, with median monthly rent at $1,655 and a homeownership rate of 48.1%.

The median age in Scotchtown, New York is 36.5 years. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

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

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