Broome town, New York
Broome town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Broome town is a geographic entity located in Schoharie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 865. The land area covers 47.74 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 865 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.2 yrs | ±3.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 357 | ±69 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 727 | ±84 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 357 | ±69 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 370 | ±76 |
| Median Home Value | $179,200 | ±$62,724 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,231 | ±$254 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $78,490 | ±$12,080 |
| Per Capita Income | $43,996 | ±$6,732 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 48 | ±35 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | ±1.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 347 | ±89 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.7% | ±23.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 871 (2024)
ID: 131425
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
920 STATE ROUTE 145, MIDDLEBURGH NY 12122-4405
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GUS Population: 30,151 (2024)
ID: 170434
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
PO BOX 429, SCHOHARIE NY 12157-0429
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALTAMONT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | BERNE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | BERNE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CAIRO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAIRO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | RICHMONDVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | COBLESKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | GILBOA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GREENVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | GREENVILLE, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
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College | 15.6 mi away | State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY, 12043 |
5182555525
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MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 323 MAIN STREET, MIDDLEBURGH, NY, 12122 |
(518) 827-5142
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RENSSELAERVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 1459 COUNTY ROUTE 351, RENSSELAERVILLE, NY, 12147 |
(518) 797-3949
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SCHOHARIE FREE ASSOCIATION LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 103 KNOWER AVENUE, SCHOHARIE, NY, 12157 |
(518) 295-7127
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BERNE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 1763 HELDERBERG TRAIL, BERNE, NY, 12023 |
(518) 872-1246
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TOWN OF WESTERLO PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.6 mi away | 604 STATE ROUTE 143, WESTERLO, NY, 12193 |
(518) 797-3415
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.1 mi away | 8 NORTH STREET, GREENVILLE, NY, 12083 |
(518) 966-8205
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WINDHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 5379 CHURCH STREET, WINDHAM, NY, 12496 |
(518) 734-4405
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THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 15.5 mi away | 110 UNION STREET, COBLESKILL, NY, 12043 |
(518) 234-7897
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QUAKER STREET BRANCH
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Library | 16.6 mi away | BULL STREET AND ROUTE 7, DELANSON, NY, 12053 |
(518) 895-2719
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LANSING MANOR, NY US, located 9.5 miles from Broome town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.0° | 10.7° | 21.8° | 2.79" | — |
| February | 35.2° | 12.3° | 23.7° | 2.37" | — |
| March | 42.9° | 19.8° | 31.3° | 3.28" | — |
| April | 56.0° | 30.7° | 43.4° | 3.79" | — |
| May | 68.3° | 42.1° | 55.2° | 3.64" | — |
| June | 76.6° | 51.0° | 63.8° | 4.69" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 55.8° | 68.6° | 4.80" | — |
| August | 79.7° | 54.5° | 67.1° | 4.35" | — |
| September | 73.0° | 47.4° | 60.2° | 4.07" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 36.2° | 48.4° | 4.46" | — |
| November | 49.1° | 27.2° | 38.2° | 3.14" | — |
| December | 38.5° | 18.5° | 28.5° | 3.37" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston-Potter Hollow CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Middleburgh village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| North Blenheim CDP | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Schoharie village | Village | 11.3 mi | — |
| Prattsville CDP | CDP | 12.8 mi | — |
| Windham CDP | CDP | 13.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3609510154. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.