Scarsdale, NY Demographics
What is the population of Scarsdale?
There are 18,061 residents in Scarsdale, with a median age of 41.7. Of this, 49.48% are males and 50.52% are females. US-born citizens make up 73.11% of the resident pool in Scarsdale, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.8%. Additionally, 11.08% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 16,116 people in Scarsdale currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 18,061 | -0.0% |
| Male Population | 8,937 | 1.1% |
| Female Population | 9,124 | -1.1% |
Male Population 49.48%
Female Population 50.52%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41.7 | 1.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,205 | -0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 2,854 | 10.9% |
| Not Citizen | 2,002 | -8.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 73.11%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.8%
Not Citizen 11.08%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 578 | -12.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 431 | 15.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 573 | -28.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 279 | 20.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 16,116 | 1.3% |
Moved from Abroad 3.22%
Moved from Same County 2.4%
Moved from Same State 3.19%
Moved from Different State 1.55%
Same House as Last Year 89.65%
What are the employment statistics in Scarsdale?
White-collar workers make up 98.36% of the working population in Scarsdale, while blue-collar employees account for 1.64%. There are also 1,536 entrepreneurs in Scarsdale (19.78% of the workforce); 4,686 workers employed in private companies (60.35%); and 670 people working in governmental institutions (8.63%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,638 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 127 | 18.7% |
White Collar 98.36%
Blue Collar 1.64%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,536 | 6.7% |
| Private Companies | 4,686 | -2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 670 | 13.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 873 | 5.0% |
Self Employees 19.78%
Private Companies 60.35%
Governmental Workers 8.63%
Not for Profit Companies 11.24%
How many households are there in Scarsdale?
There are a total of 5,523 households in Scarsdale, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 90.6% of these Scarsdale households, while non-family units account for the remaining 9.4%. Additionally, 54.9% of households have children and 45.1% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,523 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,004 | 3.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 519 | -12.2% |
Family Households 90.6%
Non-Family Households 9.4%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 3,032 | 0.3% |
| Households without Children | 2,491 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 54.9%
Households without Children 45.1%
What are the median and average incomes in Scarsdale?
The average annual household income in Scarsdale is $568,942, while the median household income sits at $250,001 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $250,001, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $250,001.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $568,942 | 10.2% |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | 0.0% |
| People below Poverty Level | 22 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 17,472 | -0.6% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Scarsdale?
There are 5,979 housing units in Scarsdale, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1943. Of the 5,523 occupied housing units in Scarsdale, 90.62% are owner-occupied, while 9.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.51% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $1,681,900. In general, housing costs reach $4,001 per month in Scarsdale.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,979 | 2.6% |
| Median Year Built | 1943 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,884 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 340 | -19.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,155 | 10.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 271 | -8.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 208 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 242 | 30.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 104 | 20.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 317 | -3.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 453 | 9.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 5 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,523 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,005 | 1.5% |
| Renter Occupied | $518 | 0.2% |
Owner Occupied 90.62%
Renter Occupied 9.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,329 | 2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,676 | 0.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $1,681,900 | 13.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,525,100 | 4.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $4,001 | 0.0% |
With Mortgage 66.51%
Without Mortgage 33.49%
What is the level of education in Scarsdale?
Approximately 8.16% of the population in Scarsdale holds a high school degree (that's 998 residents), while 4.36% have attained a college certificate (507 locals) and 27.86% have a bachelor's degree (3,409 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 128 | 13.3% |
| Some High School | 998 | -0.8% |
| Some College | 507 | 16.8% |
| Associate Degree | 246 | 40.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,409 | -6.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,919 | 4.4% |
No High School 1.05%
Some High School 8.16%
Some College 4.36%
Associate Degree 2.01%
Bachelor's Degree 27.86%
Graduate Degree 56.56%
What is the marital status of Scarsdale residents?
A total of 2,955 people in Scarsdale have never been married (which represents 22.17% of the total population), while 9,636 of them are wedded (72.28%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 95 (0.71%) and 363 (2.72%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,955 | -1.5% |
| Married | 9,636 | 2.2% |
| Separated | 95 | 35.7% |
| Widowed | 377 | -12.5% |
| Divorced | 363 | 363.0% |
Never Married 22.17%
Married 72.28%
Separated 0.71%
Widowed 2.83%
Divorced 2.72%
What are the most common means of transportation in Scarsdale?
The top three means of transportation people in Scarsdale use to get to work are: car, railroad and walking. A total of 2,689 residents commute by car, 2,331 prefer going to work by railroad and 210 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,689 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 39 | 0.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 103 | N/A |
| Railroad | 2,331 | 4,859.6% |
| TaxiCab | 10 | -9.1% |
| Walk | 210 | -19.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Scarsdale by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.