Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Catskill, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,779

Median Agei

47.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

76.1%2,874

Hispanic/Latino

8%303

Black

7.5%283

Asian

4.1%156

Two or More

4%151

Other

0.3%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.7%256

High School Diploma

20.2%598

Some College (<1 yr)

10.3%305

Some College (1+ yr)

9.4%277

Associate's Degree

8%237

Bachelor's Degree

19.1%565

Master's Degree

11.6%342

Professional Degree

1.8%53

Doctorate

0.3%10

HS or Higher

89.4%

BA or Higher

32.8%

Graduate+

13.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$242,500

Median Renti

$1,087

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.1%959

Renter-Occupied

43.9%749

Total Units

1,943

Homeownership

56.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.9%114

$50K–$100K

1.1%11

$100K–$150K

9.6%92

$150K–$200K

10.5%101

$200K–$300K

25.3%243

$300K–$500K

20.6%198

$500K–$1M

18.5%177

$1M+

2.4%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

100

$750–$1,000

155

$1,000–$1,250

114

$1,250–$1,500

182

$1,500–$2,000

106

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%60

2000–2009

3.6%70

1990–1999

1%19

1970–1979

4.3%83

1960–1969

12.2%237

1950–1959

13%252

1940–1949

3.4%66

1939 or earlier

59.5%1,156

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

43.6%744

Fuel Oil

29.6%505

Electricity

18.7%320

Bottled/LP Gas

5.7%97

Other

1.8%30

Wood

0.7%12

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$79,423

Mean Household Incomei

$124,627

Per Capita Incomei

$55,086

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

10.7%

Labor Forcei

2,296

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.6%28

$10K–$15K

5%86

$15K–$20K

3.9%66

$20K–$25K

4.4%75

$25K–$30K

12.3%210

$30K–$35K

3%52

$35K–$40K

3.4%58

$40K–$45K

2.3%40

$45K–$50K

1.9%32

$50K–$60K

5.7%97

$60K–$75K

3.3%56

$75K–$100K

13.4%229

$100K–$125K

7.7%132

$125K–$150K

7.4%126

$150K–$200K

11.2%192

$200K+

13.4%229

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

109

Residentsi

233

Avg. Tenant Renti

$589/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

43 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing80 homes94% occupied$624/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers29 homes87% occupied$493/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $79,423/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

60.5%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

19.4%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

12%

Moderate / aboveOver $64K/yr

8.1%

Who Receives This Housing

86.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

59.7% of subsidized households are minority

25% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1343.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,050

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,050

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

122(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.2%Insured

3.8%Uninsured