Wolcott town is located in Wayne County New York. Wolcott town has a 2024 population of 3,945. Wolcott town is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,002 in 2020.
The average household income in Wolcott town is $71,689 with a poverty rate of 19.51%. The median age in Wolcott town is 40.7 years: 42 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wolcott town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,672 | 92.05% |
| Two or more races | 192 | 4.81% |
| Black or African American | 64 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 34 | 0.85% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,680 | 2.35 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 782 | 2.89 | 91.7 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 620 | 1.25 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
| Female | 204 | 3.17 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Male | 74 | 3.68 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
80.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 277 | 10.17% |
| Associates Degree | 242 | 8.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 7.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 273 | 10.02% |
| High School Graduate | 1,237 | 45.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 126 | 4.62% |
| Some College | 369 | 13.54% |
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 | 2,525 | 2,186 | 453 |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 50 | 12 |
| Black | 59 | 56 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 58 | 23 | 3 |
| Other Race | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 27 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 94.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,125 | $55,208 | $59,271 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,000 | $0 | $62,656 |
| High School Graduate | $50,308 | $54,471 | $32,411 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,042 | $54,259 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,050 | $54,406 | $40,046 |
| Some College | $41,776 | $58,063 | $31,250 |
$48,050
Average Earnings
$54,406
Average Male
$40,046
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.62% of Wolcott town residents speak only English, while 1.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,574 | 692 | 19.36% |
| Black | 64 | 39 | 60.94% |
| Multiple | 164 | 26 | 15.85% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 12 | 11.11% |
19.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.59%
Male Poverty Rate
20.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wolcott town is Black, with 60.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wolcott town is Hispanic, with 11.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.27% |
| High School | 21.83% |
| Some College | 11.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 10.27% |
| Male Employed | 6.88% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,692 | $79,077 |
| Households | $62,019 | $71,689 |
| Married Families | $79,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,200 | $39,546 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
287
Number of Veterans
255
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 119 |
| 35 to 54 | 93 |
| 65 to 74 | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 9.85% |
| Black | 6 | 10.17% |
| Native American | 2 | 7.41% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
87.67%
Born in Wolcott town
99.27%
Native Born
0.73%
Foreign Born
0.2%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
99.27% of Wolcott town residents were born in the United States, with 87.67% having been born in New York. 0.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,860 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 3,877 | -17 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 3,894 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 3,911 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 3,928 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2024 | 3,945 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 3,962 | -17 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 3,979 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 3,989 | -13 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 4,002 | -85 | -2.08% |
| 2019 | 4,087 | -22 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 4,109 | -24 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 4,133 | -30 | -0.72% |
| 2016 | 4,163 | -28 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 4,191 | -40 | -0.95% |
| 2014 | 4,231 | -212 | -4.77% |
| 2013 | 4,443 | -52 | -1.16% |
| 2012 | 4,495 | 15 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 4,480 | -16 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 4,496 | 0 | 0% |