Schroon town is located in Essex County New York. Schroon town has a 2024 population of 1,846. Schroon town is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,878 in 2020.
The average household income in Schroon town is $88,476 with a poverty rate of 9.51%. The median age in Schroon town is 53 years: 53.7 years for males, and 51.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Schroon town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,848 | 97.16% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 2% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 885 | 2.12 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 463 | 2.66 | 90.3 | 9.7 |
| Non Family | 344 | 1.31 | 84 | 16 |
| Female | 68 | 2.31 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Male | 10 | 4 | 60 | 40 |
2.62
Average Family Size
2.12
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 2.2% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 9.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 285 | 19% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 20.87% |
| High School Graduate | 451 | 30.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.87% |
| Some College | 266 | 17.73% |
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 | 1,459 | 1,415 | 570 |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 26 | 16 |
| Other Race | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,818 | $0 | $32,415 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,295 | $0 | $92,614 |
| High School Graduate | $32,303 | $31,579 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,250 | $49,167 | $38,984 |
| Some College | $45,694 | $49,962 | $0 |
$43,250
Average Earnings
$49,167
Average Male
$38,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.93% of Schroon town residents speak only English, while 1.07% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,845 | 179 | 9.7% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 1 | 100% |
| Other | 12 | 1 | 8.33% |
9.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.75%
Male Poverty Rate
7.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Schroon town is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Schroon town is Other, with 8.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.04% |
| Some College | 8.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 10.26% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,383 | $105,770 |
| Households | $66,384 | $88,476 |
| Married Families | $79,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,500 | $59,883 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
103
Number of Veterans
103
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 6.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
23.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.2%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
66.77%
Born in Schroon town
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
1.37%
Non Citizen
1.42%
Naturalized
97.21% of Schroon town residents were born in the United States, with 66.77% having been born in New York. 1.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,831 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 1,834 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 1,837 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 1,840 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 1,843 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 1,846 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,849 | -3 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,852 | -24 | -1.28% |
| 2021 | 1,876 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2020 | 1,878 | 314 | 20.08% |
| 2019 | 1,564 | -13 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 1,577 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 1,579 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 1,584 | -13 | -0.81% |
| 2015 | 1,597 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2014 | 1,602 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,612 | -18 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 1,630 | -14 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 1,644 | -9 | -0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,653 | 0 | 0% |