Shokan is a CDP located in Ulster County New York. Shokan has a 2024 population of 1,312. Shokan is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually but its population has decreased by -3.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,355 in 2020.
The average household income in Shokan is $129,738 with a poverty rate of 14.18%. The median age in Shokan is 48.5 years: 47.5 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shokan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,124 | 92.13% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 3.11% |
| Asian | 35 | 2.87% |
| Other race | 23 | 1.89% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 501 | 2.44 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Married | 221 | 3.24 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 213 | 1.21 | 93 | 7 |
| Female | 41 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 26 | 3.96 | 100 | 0 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
91.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 7.39% |
| Associates Degree | 102 | 9.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 16.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 12.5% |
| High School Graduate | 458 | 41.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.37% |
| Some College | 117 | 10.68% |
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 | 1,000 | 920 | 286 |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 38 | 15 |
| Asian | 35 | 28 | 22 |
| Other Race | 23 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 14 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 62.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,132 | $54,815 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $92,845 | $94,310 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,125 | $104,035 | $40,860 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,607 | $93,448 | $40,998 |
| Some College | $42,692 | $0 | $23,304 |
$53,607
Average Earnings
$93,448
Average Male
$40,998
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.98% of Shokan residents speak only English, while 14.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,124 | 173 | 15.39% |
14.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.37%
Male Poverty Rate
16.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shokan is White, with 15.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shokan is White, with 15.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 23.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.31% |
| High School | 1.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 37.5% |
| Female Employed | 13.09% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.56% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $170,625 | $161,232 |
| Households | $96,750 | $129,738 |
| Married Families | $179,583 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $81,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
76
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 7.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
10.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.9%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
26.3%
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
73.61%
Born in Shokan
93.36%
Native Born
6.64%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
4.18%
Naturalized
93.36% of Shokan residents were born in the United States, with 73.61% having been born in New York. 2.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,312 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 1,303 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 1,294 | -14 | -1.07% |
| 2021 | 1,308 | -47 | -3.47% |
| 2020 | 1,355 | 19 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 1,336 | 136 | 11.33% |
| 2018 | 1,200 | -17 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 1,217 | 62 | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 1,155 | 44 | 3.96% |
| 2015 | 1,111 | 170 | 18.07% |
| 2014 | 941 | -53 | -5.33% |
| 2013 | 994 | 94 | 10.44% |
| 2012 | 900 | 51 | 6.01% |
| 2011 | 849 | -334 | -28.23% |
| 2010 | 1,183 | 0 | 0% |