Scarsdale town is located in Westchester County New York. Scarsdale town has a 2024 population of 17,646. Scarsdale town is currently declining at a rate of -0.57% annually and its population has decreased by -2.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,188 in 2020.
The average household income in Scarsdale town is $568,942 with a poverty rate of 2.91%. The median age in Scarsdale town is 41.7 years: 42.1 years for males, and 41.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Scarsdale town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,788 | 70.8% |
| Asian | 3,159 | 17.49% |
| Two or more races | 1,245 | 6.89% |
| Other race | 500 | 2.77% |
| Black or African American | 364 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,523 | 3.26 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 4,667 | 3.47 | 92.4 | 7.6 |
| Non Family | 519 | 1.21 | 91.1 | 8.9 |
| Female | 201 | 3.35 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Male | 136 | 3.75 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.44
Average Family Size
3.26
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 140 | 1.26% |
| Associates Degree | 236 | 2.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,049 | 27.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,919 | 62.24% |
| High School Graduate | 374 | 3.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 128 | 1.15% |
| Some College | 271 | 2.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,967 | 7,881 | 7,343 |
| Asian | 2,125 | 2,053 | 1,902 |
| Hispanic | 474 | 370 | 294 |
| 2+ Races | 353 | 341 | 239 |
| Black | 239 | 239 | 226 |
| Other Race | 208 | 117 | 62 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 94.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $164,306 | $250,001 | $92,969 |
| Graduate Degree | $208,977 | $250,001 | $113,348 |
| High School Graduate | $29,545 | $72,768 | $23,147 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,393 | $41,298 | $0 |
| Overall | $170,823 | $250,001 | $93,794 |
| Some College | $66,125 | $78,000 | $0 |
$170,823
Average Earnings
$250,001
Average Male
$93,794
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.88% of Scarsdale town residents speak only English, while 26.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 11.03% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,307 | 380 | 3.09% |
| Multiple | 1,245 | 67 | 5.38% |
| Asian | 3,159 | 66 | 2.09% |
| Hispanic | 1,174 | 50 | 4.26% |
| Other | 499 | 3 | 0.6% |
2.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.24%
Male Poverty Rate
3.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Scarsdale town is Multiple, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Scarsdale town is Other, with 0.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.84% |
| Some College | 0.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.16% |
| Female Employed | 3.55% |
| Male Employed | 0.51% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $250,001 | $601,993 |
| Households | $250,001 | $568,942 |
| Married Families | $250,001 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $99,250 | $228,924 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
75.4%
Male Marriage Rate
67.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
187
Number of Veterans
178
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 45 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 163 | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 4.11% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.45% |
| Black | 8 | 3.24% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 1.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.34%
Born in Scarsdale town
75.31%
Native Born
24.69%
Foreign Born
11.08%
Non Citizen
13.6%
Naturalized
75.31% of Scarsdale town residents were born in the United States, with 53.34% having been born in New York. 11.08% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,141 | -101 | -0.59% |
| 2028 | 17,242 | -101 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 17,343 | -101 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 17,444 | -101 | -0.58% |
| 2025 | 17,545 | -101 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 17,646 | -101 | -0.57% |
| 2023 | 17,747 | -101 | -0.57% |
| 2022 | 17,848 | -191 | -1.06% |
| 2021 | 18,039 | -149 | -0.82% |
| 2020 | 18,188 | 274 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 17,914 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 17,914 | 11 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 17,903 | 44 | 0.25% |
| 2016 | 17,859 | 93 | 0.52% |
| 2015 | 17,766 | 116 | 0.66% |
| 2014 | 17,650 | 97 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 17,553 | 123 | 0.71% |
| 2012 | 17,430 | 110 | 0.64% |
| 2011 | 17,320 | 137 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 17,183 | 0 | 0% |