Voter file loaded June 8, 2026 · figures are from that file, held as a fixed record
Schoharie County, New York has 20,910 active registered voters — 41.0% Republican, 23.4% Democratic, and 27.3% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Schoharie County voted for president
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Schoharie County at a glance.
Schoharie County had an estimated 30,151 residents in July 2024, the 58th most populous of New York's 62 counties, up 1.4% since the 2020 census. Of those, 25,065 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 25.3% are 65 or older. Its 20,910 active registered voters equal about 83.4% of that voting-age population.
It covers 622 square miles of land (48 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Cobleskill (6,376), Middleburgh (3,145), Schoharie (3,111), Richmondville (2,469) and Esperance (1,808). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 45.8, a median household income of $70,133, 26.2% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 76.4% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 15,970 votes were cast for president, about 63.7% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 34.7% and the Republican ticket 65.3%. The two-party margin moved from R+14.3 in 2008 to R+30.6 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 30,151
- Population (2020 census base)
- 29,726
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 25,065
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 83.4
- Residents 65 and older
- 25.3%
- People per square mile
- 48
- Land area
- 622 sq mi
- Median age
- 45.8
- Median household income
- $70,133
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 26.2%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 76.4%
Largest towns and cities
- Cobleskill 6,376
- Middleburgh 3,145
- Schoharie 3,111
- Richmondville 2,469
- Esperance 1,808
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 34.7% | 65.3% | R+30.6 | 15,970 |
| 2020 | 34.0% | 63.0% | R+29.0 | 15,710 |
| 2016 | 29.8% | 64.5% | R+34.7 | 12,673 |
| 2012 | 40.7% | 57.3% | R+16.6 | 11,943 |
| 2008 | 41.7% | 56.0% | R+14.3 | 14,402 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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