Seward town is located in Schoharie County New York. Seward town has a 2024 population of 1,596. Seward town is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually but its population has increased by 0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,590 in 2020.
The average household income in Seward town is $82,388 with a poverty rate of 21.23%. The median age in Seward town is 42.9 years: 44.7 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Seward town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,704 | 93.73% |
| Two or more races | 103 | 5.67% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.11% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.11% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 653 | 2.78 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 367 | 2.95 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 182 | 2.04 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Female | 80 | 3.69 | 88.8 | 11.3 |
| Male | 24 | 2.83 | 50 | 50 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 5.93% |
| Associates Degree | 178 | 14.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 154 | 12.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 122 | 9.9% |
| High School Graduate | 444 | 36.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 4.14% |
| Some College | 210 | 17.05% |
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 | 1,135 | 1,023 | 265 |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 56 | 7 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 41 | 4 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,917 | $74,167 | $54,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $103,125 | $68,125 |
| High School Graduate | $39,917 | $41,375 | $31,518 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $81,875 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,797 | $47,083 | $39,107 |
| Some College | $36,576 | $37,321 | $35,417 |
$41,797
Average Earnings
$47,083
Average Male
$39,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.05% of Seward town residents speak only English, while 10.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 297 | 18.89% |
| Multiple | 103 | 65 | 63.11% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 6 | 8.57% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
21.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.13%
Male Poverty Rate
23.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Seward town is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Seward town is Hispanic, with 8.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.98%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.84% |
| High School | 15.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
| Some College | 1.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 23.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.17% |
| Male Employed | 2.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,661 | $88,538 |
| Households | $71,318 | $82,388 |
| Married Families | $91,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,167 | $55,297 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
89
Number of Veterans
80
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 87 | 6.71% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 3.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
7.5%
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
84.32%
Born in Seward town
98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born
0.83%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
98.4% of Seward town residents were born in the United States, with 84.32% having been born in New York. 0.83% 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 | 1,571 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2028 | 1,576 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2027 | 1,581 | -5 | -0.32% |
| 2026 | 1,586 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 1,591 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 1,596 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,601 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 1,606 | 6 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 1,600 | 10 | 0.63% |
| 2020 | 1,590 | -81 | -4.85% |
| 2019 | 1,671 | -11 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 1,682 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 1,683 | -3 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 1,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,686 | -16 | -0.94% |
| 2014 | 1,702 | -16 | -0.93% |
| 2013 | 1,718 | -8 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 1,726 | -12 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 1,738 | 2 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 1,736 | 0 | 0% |