Demographics
The six county area is dominated by mostly small rural towns. The economy of the region is built on a well educated workforce with jobs in the manufacturing, professional, and service industry being the primary areas of employment. Most households are single family homes, with home ownership in most areas at 75% or more. Small central school districts serve the secondary education needs with several Community Colleges within the commuting distance located in the region.
Delaware County:
Population: 47,534
Median Household Income: $37,830
Median House Value: $74,200
Labor Force: 23,334
Education: 76% High School grad. - 16.6% Higher Education Degree
Greene County:
Population: 49,628
Median Household Income: $40,858
Median House Value: $92,400
Labor Force: 23,206
Education: 79% High School grad. - 16.6 Higher Education Degree
Otsego County:
Population: 62,746
Median Household Income: $36,086
Median House Value: 75,900
Labor Force: 31,415
Education: 83% High School grad.- 22% Higher Education Degree
Schoharie County:
Population: 32,277
Median Household Income: $40,786
Median Home Value: $82,500
Labor Force: 15,683
Education: 82% High School grad.-17.5% Higher Education Degree
Sullivan County:
Population: 76,539
Median Household Income: $ 55,589
Median House Value: $125,934
Labor Force: 35,048
Education: 86% High School grad.-22% Higher Education Degree
Ulster County:
Population: 181,860
Median Household Income: $ 59,136
Median Household Value: $144,506
Labor Force; 87,798
Education: 82% High School grad.-25% Higher Education Degree
Data Sources: US Census Bureau – Census 2000
US Census Community Economic Development HotReport