Stark town is located in Herkimer County New York. Stark town has a 2024 population of 700. Stark town is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 712 in 2020.
The average household income in Stark town is $75,797 with a poverty rate of 11.2%. The median age in Stark town is 45 years: 43.5 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Stark town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 583 | 90.81% |
| Two or more races | 30 | 4.67% |
| Native American | 25 | 3.89% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.62% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 270 | 2.38 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 148 | 2.7 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 93 | 1.53 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Male | 17 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 12 | 2.75 | 25 | 75 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 3.24% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 15.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 14.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 16.85% |
| High School Graduate | 126 | 27.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 4.32% |
| Some College | 84 | 18.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 416 | 381 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 26 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 8 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,000 | $0 | $55,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,250 | $0 | $67,917 |
| High School Graduate | $46,667 | $50,000 | $41,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,107 | $39,107 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,386 | $46,111 | $40,208 |
| Some College | $32,353 | $48,125 | $30,417 |
$42,386
Average Earnings
$46,111
Average Male
$40,208
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.48% of Stark town residents speak only English, while 10.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 565 | 59 | 10.44% |
| Multiple | 30 | 11 | 36.67% |
11.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.8%
Male Poverty Rate
8.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Stark town is Multiple, with 36.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Stark town is White, with 10.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.87% |
| Some College | 12.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 8.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,125 | $84,772 |
| Households | $62,188 | $75,797 |
| Married Families | $87,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,417 | $54,444 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.2%
Male Marriage Rate
52.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
28
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31 | 6.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.63%
Born in Stark town
96.57%
Native Born
3.43%
Foreign Born
1.25%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
96.57% of Stark town residents were born in the United States, with 69.63% having been born in New York. 1.25% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 690 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 692 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 694 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2026 | 696 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 698 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 700 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 702 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 704 | -7 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 711 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 712 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2019 | 711 | -6 | -0.84% |
| 2018 | 717 | -5 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 722 | -6 | -0.82% |
| 2016 | 728 | -4 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 732 | -9 | -1.21% |
| 2014 | 741 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 748 | -5 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 753 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 756 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 759 | 0 | 0% |