Wolcott town, New York
Wolcott town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Wolcott town is a geographic entity located in Wayne County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,000. The land area covers 39.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,000 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±5.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,708 | ±134 | 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 | 2,154 | ±173 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,708 | ±134 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 446 | ±122 |
| Median Home Value | $87,500 | ±$15,502 |
| Median Gross Rent | $667 | ±$106 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,569 | ±$9,855 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,790 | ±$4,442 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.9% | ±5.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 811 | ±225 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4% | ±3.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,582 | ±185 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.6% | ±4.6% |
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 WOLCOTT
GUS Population: 3,953 (2024)
ID: 171065
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 237, WOLCOTT NY 14590-0237
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GUS Population: 90,757 (2024)
ID: 208805
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEV, AND PLANNING
9 PEARL ST, LYONS NY 14489
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CATO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CATO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | OSWEGO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CLYDE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 10-12 | CLYDE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-09 | CLYDE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | HANNIBAL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | OSWEGO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HANNIBAL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-08 | JORDAN, 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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State University of New York at Oswego
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College | 16.8 mi away | 7060 State Route 104, Oswego, NY, 13126 |
3153122500
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WOLCOTT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 5890 NEW HARTFORD STREET, WOLCOTT, NY, 14590 |
(315) 594-2265
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Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 22.8 mi away | 131 Drumlin Ct, Newark, NY, 14513-1863 |
3153327374
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RED CREEK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 6817 MAIN STREET, RED CREEK, NY, 13143 |
(315) 754-6679
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Cayuga Onondaga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 24.6 mi away | Center for Learning 12 Allen Street, Auburn, NY, 13021 |
3152534899
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VILLAGE OF FAIR HAVEN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 14426 SOUTH RICHMOND AVENUE, FAIR HAVEN, NY, 13064 |
(315) 947-5851
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HANNIBAL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.0 mi away | 162 OSWEGO STREET, HANNIBAL, NY, 13074 |
(315) 564-5471
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ROSE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 4069 MAIN STREET, ROSE, NY, 14542 |
(315) 587-2335
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STEWART B. LANG MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 2577 EAST MAIN STREET, CATO, NY, 13033 |
(315) 626-2101
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CLYDE-SAVANNAH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.9 mi away | 204 GLASGOW STREET, CLYDE, NY, 14433 |
(315) 923-7767
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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 SODUS 1W, NY US, located 16.2 miles from Wolcott town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.9° | 15.9° | 23.4° | 2.99" | 34.8" |
| February | 32.8° | 16.7° | 24.7° | 2.49" | 21.5" |
| March | 41.4° | 23.7° | 32.5° | 2.67" | 13.6" |
| April | 54.4° | 34.0° | 44.2° | 3.19" | 2.1" |
| May | 66.7° | 44.6° | 55.6° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| June | 75.2° | 53.9° | 64.5° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.2° | 58.8° | 69.0° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| August | 77.8° | 57.7° | 67.8° | 3.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.7° | 50.7° | 61.2° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.7° | 40.7° | 49.7° | 4.32" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.9° | 31.1° | 39.0° | 3.39" | 7.3" |
| December | 36.2° | 22.7° | 29.4° | 3.22" | 25.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Creek village | Village | 2.8 mi | — |
| Wolcott village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Fair Haven village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
| North Rose CDP | CDP | 8.5 mi | — |
| Hannibal village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
| Sodus Point village | Village | 11.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3611782689. • 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.