Scarsdale Population

1920–2026

18,163

2026 projection

0.5% since 2020 (decrease)

05K10K15K20K192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Scarsdale. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202618,163-310.17%
202518,194+1190.66%
202418,075+1871.05%
202317,888-130.07%
202217,901-1500.83%
202118,051-2021.11%
202018,253-490.27%
201918,302+420.23%
201818,260+530.29%
201718,207+860.47%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Scarsdale has a population change higher than New York, and lower than Westchester County and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Westchester County+1.4%
  • Scarsdale0.0%
  • New York−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Scarsdale Demographics

41.5median age

Median age

Female41.4 yrs
Male41.6 yrs

Adults

12,001
2,609 seniors (65+) · 22% of adults9,392 other adults

Sex

Female 49.4% · 8,902Male 50.6% · 9,108

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 180 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Scarsdale Income

$250,001median household income

Median household income

$250,001

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$185,197

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

2.9%

About 1 in 35 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Scarsdale Marital Status

75% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married75%79%71%
Never married20%18%21%
Divorced3%2%4%
Widowed2%<1%4%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201