Seward town, New York
Seward town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Seward town is a geographic entity located in Schoharie County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,588. The land area covers 36.38 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,588 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.5 yrs | ±8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 704 | ±81 | 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 | 785 | ±83 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 704 | ±81 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 81 | ±41 |
| Median Home Value | $198,500 | ±$24,540 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,180 | ±$201 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $86,786 | ±$19,516 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,257 | ±$4,202 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | ±7.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 321 | ±158 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 908 | ±140 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.1% | ±3.9% |
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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TOWN OF SEWARD
GUS Population: 1,594 (2024)
ID: 170997
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
795 LOWE RD., COBLESKILL NY 12043-6626
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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 | 06-08 | CANAJOHARIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CANAJOHARIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CHERRY VALLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | RICHMONDVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CANAJOHARIE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | COBLESKILL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-06 | RICHMONDVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MIDDLEBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MIDDLEBURGH, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | VAN HORNESVILLE, 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 | 5.0 mi away | State Route 7, Cobleskill, NY, 12043 |
5182555525
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THE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 110 UNION STREET, COBLESKILL, NY, 12043 |
(518) 234-7897
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Fulton-Montgomery Community College
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College | 23.9 mi away | 2805 State Hwy 67, Johnstown, NY, 12095-3790 |
5187623622
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SHARON SPRINGS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 129 MAIN STREET, SHARON SPRINGS, NY, 13459 |
(518) 284-3126
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CHERRY VALLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 61 MAIN STREET, CHERRY VALLEY, NY, 13320 |
(607) 264-8214
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STRAWBERRY HALL
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 174 MAIN STREET, WORCESTER, NY, 12197 |
(607) 397-7309
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WORCESTER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 170 MAIN STREET, WORCESTER, NY, 12197 |
(607) 397-7309
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CANAJOHARIE LIBRARY AND ART GALLERY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 2 ERIE BOULEVARD, CANAJOHARIE, NY, 13317 |
(518) 673-2314
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SCHOHARIE FREE ASSOCIATION LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 103 KNOWER AVENUE, SCHOHARIE, NY, 12157 |
(518) 295-7127
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MIDDLEBURGH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 323 MAIN STREET, MIDDLEBURGH, NY, 12122 |
(518) 827-5142
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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 COBLESKILL 2 ESE, NY US, located 7.7 miles from Seward town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5° | 11.6° | 21.1° | 2.45" | 13.7" |
| February | 32.7° | 12.9° | 22.8° | 2.15" | 10.7" |
| March | 40.9° | 20.5° | 30.7° | 3.08" | 12.4" |
| April | 54.5° | 32.5° | 43.5° | 3.36" | 1.5" |
| May | 66.6° | 44.2° | 55.4° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.0° | 53.6° | 64.3° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.5° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.9° | 56.5° | 67.2° | 4.26" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.2° | 48.6° | 59.9° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.5° | 38.1° | 48.3° | 3.93" | 0.4" |
| November | 46.4° | 28.5° | 37.4° | 2.75" | 1.7" |
| December | 35.8° | 19.5° | 27.7° | 3.07" | 13.1" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobleskill village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Richmondville village | Village | 5.3 mi | — |
| Sharon Springs village | Village | 6.1 mi | — |
| East Worcester CDP | CDP | 7.2 mi | — |
| Ames village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Worcester CDP | CDP | 10.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3609566542. • 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.