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Population in 2010: 1,763.
Population change since 2000: +7.7%
 
Males: 885  (50.2%)
Females: 878  (49.8%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12043.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $77,231 (it was $40,438 in 2000)
Seward:

$77,231
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $38,422 (it was $18,227 in 2000)

Seward town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $175,096 (it was $82,100 in 2000)
Seward:

$175,096
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $252,981; detached houses: $251,743; townhouses or other attached units: $651,465; in 2-unit structures: $331,466; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $345,769; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $539,440; mobile homes: $176,556
March 2022 cost of living index in Seward: 97.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Seward, NY (2010)
    • 1,63892.9%White alone
    • 673.8%Hispanic
    • 271.5%Two or more races
    • 130.7%Asian alone
    • 110.6%Black alone
    • 60.3%Other race alone
    • 10.06%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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Ancestries: German (24.6%), Irish (16.0%), United States (11.8%), English (10.5%), Italian (8.5%), Polish (5.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1182 feet

Land area: 36.4 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile   (very low).

Seward, New York map

29 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Seward town:

2.2% ($1,810)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (33.9 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (133.8 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Sharon, NY (2.1 miles ),
Richmondville, NY (2.3 miles ),
Cobleskill, NY (2.3 miles ),
Sharon Springs, NY (2.5 miles ),
Decatur, NY (2.6 miles ),
Roseboom, NY (2.7 miles ),
Carlisle, NY (2.9 miles ),
Ames, NY (3.0 miles)

Latitude: 42.71 N, Longitude: 74.58 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Seward, NY in 2022
Seward satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 8 buildings, average cost: $189,400
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $95,000
  • 2019: 4 buildings, average cost: $177,100
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 2017: 5 buildings, average cost: $119,200
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $153,500
  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,800
  • 2014: 3 buildings, average cost: $194,800
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $132,400
  • 2012: 4 buildings, average cost: $140,100
  • 2011: 2 buildings, average cost: $74,200
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $201,900
  • 2009: 6 buildings, average cost: $186,800
  • 2008: 7 buildings, average cost: $177,000
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $210,300
  • 2006: 14 buildings, average cost: $168,100
  • 2005: 10 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2004: 6 buildings, average cost: $163,300
  • 2003: 6 buildings, average cost: $161,200
  • 2002: 12 buildings, average cost: $147,500
  • 2001: 12 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 1999: 11 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $54,000
  • 1997: 10 buildings, average cost: $54,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Seward, NY residents
Average permit cost in Seward, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.5%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Seward, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Construction (10.3%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Educational services (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.9%)
  • Wood products (3.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (13.1%)
  • Health care (11.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.4%)
  • Public administration (8.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.3%)
  • Construction (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Seward, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.7%)
  • Cashiers (3.4%)

Average climate in Seward, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Seward, New York average temperatures Seward, New York average precipitation Seward, New York humidity Seward, New York wind speed Seward, New York snowfall Seward, New York sunshine Seward, New York clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Seward-area historical tornado activity is near New York state average. It is 62% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Seward town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.7 miles away from the town center injured 3 people and caused $800,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Seward-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 87.0 miles away from Seward center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 132.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 130.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 7.2 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 160.3 miles away from Seward center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 376.0 miles away from Seward center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Schoharie County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Seward topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Seward:

  • COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 5 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)
  • EDEN PARK HEALTH CARE CENTRE INC COBLESKILL (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)
  • PALATINE NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PALATINE BRIDGE, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Seward:

  • SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 6 miles; Cobleskill, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • Fulton-Montgomery Community College (about 25 miles; Johnstown, NY; FT enrollment: 2,043)
  • SUNY Oneonta (about 30 miles; Oneonta, NY; FT enrollment: 6,081)
  • Herkimer County Community College (about 32 miles; Herkimer, NY; FT enrollment: 2,774)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 34 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • Union College (about 35 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • SUNY College of Technology at Delhi (about 35 miles; Delhi, NY; FT enrollment: 2,911)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Seward: Fran Lan Farms (A), Zeh Corners (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Seward: Zion Lutheran Church of Seward (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Seward Cemetery (1), Strobeck Cemetery (2), Hynds Cemetery (3), Marcley Cemetery (4), New Rhinebeck Cemetery (5), Dorloo Cemetery (6), Peoples Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Schoharie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.6 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

73.6%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.8%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

3.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Seward:

Marital status in Seward, NY
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 61.8%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Seward:

  • High school or higher: 83.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.0
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Seward, NY (based on Schoharie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7683
Mainline Protestant4,57836
Evangelical Protestant1,09919
Other3912
Orthodox--
None19,913-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Schoharie County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Schoharie County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Schoharie County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
Schoharie County:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Schoharie County:

7.83 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Schoharie County:

8.9%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

24.3%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Schoharie County:

13.2%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Seward:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WXBH (1190 AM; 1 kW; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: NY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Seward:

  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WBUG-FM (101.1 FM; FORT PLAIN, NY; Owner: ROSER COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WQBJ (103.5 FM; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WCAN (93.3 FM; CANAJOHARIE, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Seward:

  • WKTV (Channel 2; UTICA, NY; Owner: SMITH TELEVISION OF NEW YORK LICENSE HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 39ft / 11.9mTotal length
  • $5,500,000Total costs
  • 1,434Total average daily traffic
  • 67Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,810Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Seward, NY
  • 66.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.6%Wood
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.9%Electricity
  • 1.1%Other fuel
  • 0.4%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Seward, NY
  • 73.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.9%Electricity
  • 5.6%Wood


Seward compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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