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Shokan CDP, NY

ZIP 12481 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 12481

12481 has a population of 1,359 with a median age of 51.2 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
92.9%+51% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
5.2%-76% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.2%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
34.6%+112% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.3%+11% vs US avg
x
High school
37.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.1%-19% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.7%+1% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.3%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
12.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.3%-48% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 12481

Poverty Rate
12.7%+11% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
7.3%-48% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
16.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
21.9%+174% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,359
Median age51.2
Poverty rate12.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White92.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.0%
Asian2.6%
Foreign-born7.3%