Wolcott, NY

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Wolcott Overview

1,322
TOTAL POPULATION
585
MALE POPULATION
737
FEMALE POPULATION
79.38
MALES / 100 FEMALES
125.98
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,392
PER CAPITA INCOME
$67,313
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,063
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
42.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
57.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
663
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wolcott Zip Codes

Wolcott Area Codes

Race in Wolcott

The most populous races in Wolcott are White / Caucasian (1,228 | 92.9%), Hispanic or Latino (108 | 8.2%), and Two or more Races (33 | 2.5%).
Race in Wolcott
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American272.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino1088.2%
Native / Alaskan131.0%
White / Caucasian1,22892.9%
Two or more Races332.5%
Some other Race211.6%
Total1,322100.0%

Ancestry in Wolcott

The most populous ancestries reported in Wolcott are Irish (226 | 17.1%), English (172 | 13.0%), German (126 | 9.5%), Dutch (109 | 8.3%), and Puerto Rican (96 | 7.3%), together accounting for 55.2% of all Wolcott residents.
Ancestry in Wolcott
Ancestry# Population% Population
American352.6%
Arab80.6%
Canadian50.4%
Dutch1098.3%
English17213.0%
European60.4%
French372.8%
French Canadian423.2%
German1269.5%
Greek40.3%
Irish22617.1%
Italian554.2%
Lebanese80.6%
Lithuanian30.2%
Mexican80.6%
Norwegian352.6%
Pennsylvania German70.5%
Polish272.0%
Puerto Rican967.3%
Scotch-Irish40.3%
Scottish70.5%
Swedish100.8%
Ukrainian30.2%
Welsh60.4%
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Immigrants in Wolcott

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wolcott came from , and Canada (10 | 0.8%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Wolcott residents.
Immigrants in Wolcott
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada100.8%
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Sex and Age in Wolcott

Sex and Age in Wolcott

The most populous age groups in Wolcott are 35 to 39 Years (57 | 9.7%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (66 | 9.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wolcott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (4.1%)29 (3.9%)
5 to 9 Years10 (1.7%)21 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years33 (5.6%)49 (6.7%)
15 to 19 Years38 (6.5%)66 (9.0%)
20 to 24 Years22 (3.8%)48 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years34 (5.8%)19 (2.6%)
30 to 34 Years44 (7.5%)49 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Years57 (9.7%)35 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years55 (9.4%)54 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years53 (9.1%)55 (7.5%)
50 to 54 Years54 (9.2%)30 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years17 (2.9%)64 (8.7%)
60 to 64 Years37 (6.3%)61 (8.3%)
65 to 69 Years22 (3.8%)49 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years35 (6.0%)36 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years27 (4.6%)45 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years7 (1.2%)5 (0.7%)
85 Years and over16 (2.7%)22 (3.0%)
Total585 (100.0%)737 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wolcott

Median Family Size in Wolcott

The median family size in Wolcott is 2.60 persons per family, with single male/father families (32 | 9.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (113 | 32.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.55 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wolcott
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple206 (58.7%)2.58
Single Male/Father32 (9.1%)2.88
Single Female/Mother113 (32.2%)2.55
Total Families351 (100.0%)2.60

Median Household Size in Wolcott

The median household size in Wolcott is 2.01 persons per household, with single male/father households (32 | 5.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 2.88 persons per household. non-family households (296 | 45.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wolcott
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple206 (31.8%)2.58
Single Male/Father32 (5.0%)2.88
Single Female/Mother113 (17.5%)2.73
Non-family296 (45.8%)1.24
Total Households647 (100.0%)2.01

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wolcott

Out of a total of 647 households in Wolcott, 351 (54.2%) are family households, while 296 (45.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 181, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 245.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wolcott
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-245 (37.9%)
2-Person Households181 (28.0%)40 (6.2%)
3-Person Households112 (17.3%)11 (1.7%)
4-Person Households43 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households10 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total351 (54.2%)296 (45.8%)

Female Fertility in Wolcott

Fertility by Age in Wolcott

Average fertility rate in Wolcott is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 103.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wolcott
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years3 (20.0%)45.0
20 to 34 years12 (80.0%)103.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wolcott

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wolcott
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Wolcott

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wolcott
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School3 (20.0%)44.0
High School Diploma12 (80.0%)93.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total15 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wolcott

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wolcott
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)

Income in Wolcott

Income Overview in Wolcott

Per Capita Income in Wolcott is $29,392, while median incomes of families and households are $67,313 and $50,063 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,322$29,392
Median Family Income351$67,313
Mean Family Income351$69,719
Median Household Income647$50,063
Mean Household Income647$58,953
Income Deficit351$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,32242.93%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,32257.07¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3220.40

Earnings by Sex in Wolcott

Average Earnings in Wolcott are $37,632, $50,375 for men and $28,750 for women, a difference of 42.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Wolcott
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male351 (51.8%)$50,375
Female327 (48.2%)$28,750
Total678 (100.0%)$37,632

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wolcott

The most common earnings brackets in Wolcott are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (68 | 19.4%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (41 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wolcott
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less6 (1.7%)8 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (0.9%)21 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (1.4%)22 (6.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (2.0%)23 (7.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4997 (2.0%)15 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9996 (1.7%)4 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,4991 (0.3%)10 (3.1%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49912 (3.4%)13 (4.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9998 (2.3%)18 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99932 (9.1%)31 (9.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99913 (3.7%)41 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99926 (7.4%)39 (11.9%)
$40,000 to $44,99931 (8.8%)8 (2.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9997 (2.0%)20 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $54,99968 (19.4%)15 (4.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99930 (8.6%)9 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99933 (9.4%)17 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (9.1%)10 (3.1%)
$100,000+20 (5.7%)3 (0.9%)
Total351 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wolcott

Average earnings in Wolcott are $51,150 for men and $31,964 for women, a difference of 37.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,313, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $40,833. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,063, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,167.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wolcott
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$40,833$0
High School Diploma$53,125$29,167
College or Associate's Degree$41,146$38,071
Bachelor's Degree$55,313$64,063
Graduate Degree--
Total$51,150$31,964

Family Income in Wolcott

Family Income Brackets in Wolcott

According to the Wolcott family income data, there are 91 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Wolcott
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000102.8%
$10,000 to $14,999164.6%
$15,000 to $24,999339.4%
$25,000 to $34,999267.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993510.0%
$50,000 to $74,9999125.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996017.1%
$100,000 to $149,9996017.1%
$150,000 to $199,999205.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wolcott

3-person families (103 | 29.3%) account for the highest median family income in Wolcott with $80,096 per family, while 2-person families (190 | 54.1%) have the highest median income of $28,928 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wolcott
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families190 (54.1%)$57,857
3-Person Families103 (29.3%)$80,096
4-Person Families43 (12.2%)$0
5-Person Families15 (4.3%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total351 (100.0%)$67,313

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wolcott

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wolcott
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners86 (24.5%)$0
1 Earner125 (35.6%)$42,344
2 Earners107 (30.5%)$81,250
3+ Earners33 (9.4%)$96,705
Total351 (100.0%)$67,313

Household Income in Wolcott

Household Income Brackets in Wolcott

With 136 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Wolcott, accounting for 21.0% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Wolcott
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000406.2%
$10,000 to $14,999507.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997711.9%
$25,000 to $34,999649.9%
$35,000 to $49,9999214.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913621.0%
$75,000 to $99,9998713.4%
$100,000 to $149,9996710.4%
$150,000 to $199,999345.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wolcott

The median household income in Wolcott is $50,063, with the highest median household income of $66,029 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 186 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $21,250, with 32 households (5.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wolcott
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years32 (5.0%)$21,250
25 to 44 Years186 (28.7%)$66,029
45 to 64 Years232 (35.9%)$58,636
65+ Years197 (30.4%)$37,386
Total647 (100.0%)$50,063

Poverty in Wolcott

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wolcott

With 8.6% poverty level for males and 20.3% for females among the residents of Wolcott, 6 to 11 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2 males (28.6%) and 2 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wolcott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (20.8%)15 (51.7%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years2 (28.6%)6 (20.7%)
12 to 14 Years4 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)6 (19.4%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (11.8%)24 (34.3%)
25 to 34 Years3 (3.8%)15 (22.1%)
35 to 44 Years4 (3.6%)12 (13.5%)
45 to 54 Years24 (22.4%)8 (9.4%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)33 (26.4%)
65 to 74 Years2 (3.5%)26 (30.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (4.2%)
Total50 (8.6%)150 (20.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wolcott

According to the poverty statistics in Wolcott, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wolcott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (79.2%)14 (48.3%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years5 (71.4%)23 (79.3%)
12 to 14 Years27 (87.1%)39 (100.0%)
15 Years5 (100.0%)25 (80.6%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years45 (88.2%)46 (65.7%)
25 to 34 Years75 (96.2%)53 (77.9%)
35 to 44 Years108 (96.4%)77 (86.5%)
45 to 54 Years83 (77.6%)77 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years54 (100.0%)92 (73.6%)
65 to 74 Years55 (96.5%)59 (69.4%)
75 Years and over50 (100.0%)69 (95.8%)
Total535 (91.4%)587 (79.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wolcott

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wolcott show that 1.0% or 2 of the total 206 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.5%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wolcott
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children130 (98.5%)2 (1.5%)
1 or 2 Children74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (99.0%)2 (1.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wolcott

According to the poverty data in Wolcott, 40.6% or 13 single-father households and 31.0% or 35 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (53.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (40.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wolcott
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children7 (53.8%)3 (9.1%)
1 or 2 Children6 (31.6%)32 (40.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total13 (40.6%)35 (31.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wolcott

The poverty data for Wolcott shows that 2 of the married-couple family households (1.0%) and 48 of the single-parent households (33.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (1.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 household (38.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wolcott
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2 (1.5%)10 (21.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)38 (38.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (1.0%)48 (33.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Wolcott

Employment by Class of Employer in Wolcott

Among the 621 employed individuals in Wolcott, private company employees (408 | 65.7%), local government employees (67 | 10.8%), and self-employed (incorporated) (42 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wolcott
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees40865.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)426.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)233.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations416.6%
Local Government Employees6710.8%
State Government Employees365.8%
Federal Government Employees40.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total621100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wolcott

According to the labor force statistics for Wolcott, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,120), 59.2% or 663 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 42 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 97.8% or 91 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.6% or 23 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wolcott
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years25 (36.8%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years43 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years44 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years91 (97.8%)4 (4.4%)
35 to 44 Years171 (85.1%)12 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years147 (76.6%)23 (15.6%)
55 to 59 Years46 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years55 (56.1%)3 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years25 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over16 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total663 (59.2%)42 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wolcott

According to labor force statistics for Wolcott, 77.2% of individuals (554) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (718) are in the labor force, with 7.6% or 42 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 91.0% or 183 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 23.1% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wolcott
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School85 (61.6%)16 (11.8%)
High School Diploma234 (77.0%)26 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree183 (91.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher52 (69.3%)17 (23.1%)
Total554 (77.2%)55 (7.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wolcott

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wolcott are Management (46 | 7.4%), Community & Social Service (39 | 6.3%), Education Instruction & Library (33 | 5.3%), Business & Financial (19 | 3.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (17 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wolcott

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wolcott, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (58.8%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wolcott
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (32.6%)31 (67.4%)
Business & Financial7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
Computers & Mathematics5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Community & Social Service 6 (15.4%)33 (84.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library4 (12.1%)29 (87.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)38 (29.2%)92 (70.8%)
Total (Overall)313 (50.4%)308 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wolcott are Security & Protection (37 | 6.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (37 | 6.0%), Healthcare Support (34 | 5.5%), Personal Care & Service (29 | 4.7%), and Law Enforcement (26 | 4.2%).
Services Occupations in Wolcott

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wolcott, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (78.4%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wolcott
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Security & Protection37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving8 (21.6%)29 (78.4%)
Cleaning & Maintenance18 (78.3%)5 (21.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Total (Category)63 (39.4%)97 (60.6%)
Total (Overall)313 (50.4%)308 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wolcott are Office & Administration (67 | 10.8%), and Sales & Related (44 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wolcott

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wolcott
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related27 (61.4%)17 (38.6%)
Office & Administration16 (23.9%)51 (76.1%)
Total (Category)43 (38.7%)68 (61.3%)
Total (Overall)313 (50.4%)308 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wolcott are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (52 | 8.4%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (40 | 6.4%), and Construction & Extraction (26 | 4.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wolcott

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wolcott
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry24 (60.0%)16 (40.0%)
Construction & Extraction26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair47 (90.4%)5 (9.6%)
Total (Category)97 (82.2%)21 (17.8%)
Total (Overall)313 (50.4%)308 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wolcott are Production (63 | 10.1%), Transportation (35 | 5.6%), and Material Moving (4 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wolcott

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wolcott
OccupationMaleFemale
Production48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)
Transportation23 (65.7%)12 (34.3%)
Material Moving1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total (Category)72 (70.6%)30 (29.4%)
Total (Overall)313 (50.4%)308 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wolcott

Employment Industries in Wolcott

The major employment industries in Wolcott include Manufacturing (82 | 13.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80 | 12.9%), Retail Trade (66 | 10.6%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (55 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (51 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Wolcott

Employment Industries by Sex in Wolcott

The Wolcott industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (96.3%), and Finance & Insurance (87.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wolcott
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting26 (47.3%)29 (52.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction45 (90.0%)5 (10.0%)
Manufacturing64 (78.0%)18 (22.0%)
Wholesale Trade11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade19 (28.8%)47 (71.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing29 (58.0%)21 (42.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Information21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
Finance & Insurance4 (12.1%)29 (87.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services12 (46.2%)14 (53.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (3.7%)77 (96.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services11 (21.6%)40 (78.4%)
Public Administration29 (78.4%)8 (21.6%)
Total313 (50.4%)308 (49.6%)

Education in Wolcott

School Enrollment in Wolcott

The most common levels of schooling among the 239 students in Wolcott are high school (108 | 45.2%), middle school (50 | 20.9%), and college / undergraduate (27 | 11.3%).
School Enrollment in Wolcott
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool104.2%
Kindergarten187.5%
Elementary School2610.9%
Middle School5020.9%
High School10845.2%
College / Undergraduate2711.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total239100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wolcott

Out of a total of 239 students who are enrolled in schools in Wolcott, 10 (4.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 229 (95.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (40.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 21 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wolcott
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Total229 (95.8%)10 (4.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wolcott

Education (49 | 32.0%), business (19 | 12.4%), social sciences (18 | 11.8%), psychology (12 | 7.8%), and computers & mathematics (10 | 6.5%) are the most common fields of study among 153 individuals in Wolcott who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wolcott
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics106.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural42.6%
Physical & Health Sciences32.0%
Psychology127.8%
Social Sciences1811.8%
Engineering74.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology106.5%
Business1912.4%
Education4932.0%
Literature & Languages85.2%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts63.9%
Communications21.3%
Arts & Humanities53.3%
Total153100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wolcott

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wolcott

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wolcott are males with 2 vehicles (157, accounting for 50.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (132, making up 51.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wolcott
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle18 (5.8%)24 (7.8%)
1 Vehicle90 (28.7%)97 (31.5%)
2 Vehicles157 (50.2%)132 (42.9%)
3 Vehicles48 (15.3%)50 (16.2%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)5 (1.6%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)308 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wolcott

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wolcott are 10 to 14 minutes (115 commuters, 19.7%), less than 5 minutes (95 commuters, 16.2%), and 45 to 59 minutes (76 commuters, 13.0%).
Commute Time in Wolcott
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9516.2%
5 to 9 Minutes396.7%
10 to 14 Minutes11519.7%
15 to 19 Minutes396.7%
20 to 24 Minutes467.9%
25 to 29 Minutes406.8%
30 to 34 Minutes488.2%
35 to 39 Minutes142.4%
40 to 44 Minutes417.0%
45 to 59 Minutes7613.0%
60 to 89 Minutes101.7%
90 or more Minutes223.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Wolcott

The most common commute times in Wolcott are 45 to 59 minutes (62 commuters, 22.1%) for males and less than 5 minutes (71 commuters, 23.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wolcott
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes24 (8.6%)71 (23.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes19 (6.8%)20 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes46 (16.4%)69 (22.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes18 (6.4%)21 (6.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes18 (6.4%)28 (9.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (4.3%)28 (9.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes25 (8.9%)23 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (4.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (11.4%)9 (2.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes62 (22.1%)14 (4.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (2.1%)4 (1.3%)
90 or more Minutes18 (6.4%)4 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wolcott

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wolcott are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (52, 18.6%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (53, 17.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wolcott
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM15 (5.4%)25 (8.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (8.9%)16 (5.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM19 (6.8%)35 (11.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM52 (18.6%)29 (9.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49 (17.5%)42 (13.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM9 (3.2%)32 (10.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM35 (12.5%)8 (2.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (1.4%)15 (4.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM3 (1.1%)23 (7.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (1.4%)11 (3.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM16 (5.7%)10 (3.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (1.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM22 (7.9%)53 (17.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27 (9.6%)3 (1.0%)
Total280 (100.0%)305 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wolcott

Occupancy by Ownership in Wolcott

Of the total 647 dwellings in Wolcott, owner-occupied units account for 386 (59.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 261 (40.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wolcott
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units38659.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units26140.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units647100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wolcott

Occupancy by Household Size in Wolcott
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24537.9%
2-Person Household22134.2%
3-Person Household12319.0%
4+ Person Household589.0%
Total Housing Units647100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wolcott

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wolcott
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household96 (39.2%)149 (60.8%)
2-Person Household144 (65.2%)77 (34.8%)
3-Person Household88 (71.5%)35 (28.5%)
4+ Person Household58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units386 (59.7%)261 (40.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wolcott

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wolcott
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School29 (30.5%)66 (69.5%)
High School Diploma166 (65.1%)89 (34.9%)
College/Associate Degree120 (55.8%)95 (44.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher71 (86.6%)11 (13.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wolcott

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wolcott
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11017.0%
35 to 44 Years10816.7%
45 to 54 Years11818.2%
55 to 64 Years11417.6%
65 to 74 Years10215.8%
75 to 84 Years649.9%
85 Years and Over314.8%
Total647100.0%

Housing Finances in Wolcott

Median Income by Occupancy in Wolcott

Median Income by Occupancy in Wolcott
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied386 (59.7%)$70,109
Renter-Occupied261 (40.3%)$29,107
Average647 (100.0%)$50,063

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wolcott

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wolcott
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)16 (6.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (1.8%)17 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99911 (2.9%)39 (14.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (2.3%)26 (10.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99918 (4.7%)24 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99938 (9.8%)26 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99926 (6.7%)66 (25.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999117 (30.3%)19 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99974 (19.2%)13 (5.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99963 (16.3%)4 (1.5%)
$150,000 or more23 (6.0%)11 (4.2%)
Total386 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wolcott

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wolcott
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3008 (2.1%)27 (10.3%)
$300 to $49954 (14.0%)20 (7.7%)
$500 to $799106 (27.5%)88 (33.7%)
$800 to $99983 (21.5%)66 (25.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49975 (19.4%)42 (16.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99956 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9994 (1.0%)11 (4.2%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wolcott

Housing Structures in Wolcott

Housing Structures in Wolcott
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached34152.7%
Single Unit, Attached172.6%
2 Unit Apartments9514.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments284.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments365.6%
10 or more Apartments6510.1%
Mobile Home / Other6510.1%
Total647100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wolcott

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wolcott
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached320 (93.8%)21 (6.2%)
Single Unit, Attached8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (3.2%)92 (96.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)65 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other55 (84.6%)10 (15.4%)
Total386 (59.7%)261 (40.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wolcott

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wolcott
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)7 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)96 (36.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms90 (23.3%)98 (37.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms157 (40.7%)34 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms139 (36.0%)26 (10.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wolcott

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wolcott
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas294 (76.2%)84 (32.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas25 (6.5%)3 (1.1%)
Electricity15 (3.9%)135 (51.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene24 (6.2%)39 (14.9%)
Coal or Coke2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels22 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used4 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total386 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wolcott

Household Vehicle Usage in Wolcott
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (7.8%)73 (28.0%)
1 Vehicle152 (39.4%)144 (55.2%)
2 Vehicles143 (37.0%)37 (14.2%)
3 or more Vehicles61 (15.8%)7 (2.7%)
Total386 (100.0%)261 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wolcott

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wolcott

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units140246
Median Property Value$76,000$89,000
Median Household Income$66,029$5
Monthly Housing Costs$573$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,951$20

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wolcott

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wolcott
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00022 (15.7%)32 (13.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99985 (60.7%)121 (49.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99925 (17.9%)86 (35.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9998 (5.7%)4 (1.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)3 (1.2%)
Total140 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wolcott

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wolcott
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (5.0%)22 (8.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99929 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (3.6%)9 (3.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9998 (5.7%)33 (13.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99948 (34.3%)18 (7.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99919 (13.6%)69 (28.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (4.3%)55 (22.4%)
$150,000 or more18 (12.9%)57 (23.2%)
Total140 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wolcott

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wolcott
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x97 (69.3%)71,618 (29,113.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x4 (2.9%)173 (70.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x12 (8.6%)43 (17.5%)
4.0x or more27 (19.3%)15 (6.1%)
Total140 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wolcott

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wolcott
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8004 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (12.9%)3 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,49996 (68.6%)42 (17.1%)
Total140 (100.0%)246 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wolcott

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wolcott

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wolcott
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years163 (86.7%)25 (13.3%)
19 to 25 Years93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)
26 to 34 Years138 (97.9%)3 (2.1%)
35 to 44 Years127 (63.2%)74 (36.8%)
45 to 54 Years163 (84.9%)29 (15.1%)
55 to 64 Years161 (89.9%)18 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,169 (88.4%)153 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wolcott

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wolcott
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen163 (86.7%)25 (13.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen93 (95.9%)4 (4.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wolcott

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wolcott
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000226 (95.8%)10 (4.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999228 (91.2%)22 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999191 (65.9%)99 (34.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999230 (91.6%)21 (8.4%)
$100,000 and over270 (99.6%)1 (0.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wolcott

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wolcott
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 636 (60.0%)28 (46.7%)
6 to 18 Years75 (39.9%)93 (49.5%)
19 to 25 Years45 (46.4%)48 (49.5%)
25 to 34 Years34 (24.1%)119 (84.4%)
35 to 44 Years28 (13.9%)103 (51.2%)
45 to 54 Years57 (29.7%)110 (57.3%)
55 to 64 Years70 (39.1%)108 (60.3%)
65 to 74 Years142 (100.0%)66 (46.5%)
75 Years and over122 (100.0%)100 (82.0%)
Total609 (46.1%)775 (58.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wolcott

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wolcott
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years23 (44.2%)6 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years15 (11.6%)24 (17.4%)
35 to 64 Years39 (14.3%)82 (27.4%)
65 to 74 Years22 (38.6%)24 (28.2%)
75 Years and over30 (60.0%)32 (44.4%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wolcott

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wolcott: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (21.0%)13 (15.3%)
75 Years and over26 (52.0%)13 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wolcott: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (7.0%)8 (5.8%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.6%)8 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (3.5%)
75 Years and over6 (12.0%)7 (9.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wolcott: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years23 (44.2%)6 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years12 (9.3%)19 (13.8%)
35 to 64 Years34 (12.4%)44 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years9 (15.8%)9 (10.6%)
75 Years and over4 (8.0%)11 (15.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wolcott: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (2.2%)56 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years19 (33.3%)13 (15.3%)
75 Years and over13 (26.0%)28 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wolcott: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years9 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (2.6%)29 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years9 (15.8%)2 (2.4%)
75 Years and over3 (6.0%)8 (11.1%)

Technology Access in Wolcott

Computing Device Access in Wolcott

Computing Device Access in Wolcott
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43366.9%
Smartphone55385.5%
Tablet33151.2%
No Computing Device609.3%
Total647100.0%

Internet Access in Wolcott

Internet Access in Wolcott
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet30.5%
Broadband Home46672.0%
Cellular Data Only7912.2%
Satellite Internet284.3%
No Internet9614.8%
Total647100.0%

Wolcott Summary

Wolcott is a small town located in Wayne County, New York, United States. The town is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario, about 25 miles north of Syracuse. The population was 2,845 at the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Wolcott was first settled in 1794 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The town was originally known as "New Connecticut," but was later renamed Wolcott after the original settlers' hometown of Wolcott, Connecticut. The town was officially established in 1802.
In the early 19th century, the town was a major center for the production of salt. The salt industry was so important to the town that it was nicknamed "Salt City." The salt industry declined in the late 19th century, but the town remained an important agricultural center.

Geography

Wolcott is located in the eastern part of Wayne County, about 25 miles north of Syracuse. The town is bordered to the north by the town of Huron, to the east by the town of Sodus, to the south by the town of Lyons, and to the west by the town of Rose.
The town is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Ontario, and is home to several small lakes, including Lake Ontario, Lake Seneca, and Lake Ontario State Park. The town is also home to several small streams, including the Clyde River and the Seneca River.
The town has a total area of 33.2 square miles, of which 32.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of Wolcott is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and automotive parts.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 2,845 people, 1,093 households, and 790 families residing in the town. The population density was 86.2 people per square mile. There were 1,183 housing units at an average density of 35.9 per square mile.
The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.4% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.
There were 1,093 households, out of which 33.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.09.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,964, and the median income for a family was $48,929. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $25,917 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Wolcott?
Total Population of Wolcott is 1,322.
What is the Total Male Population of Wolcott?
Total Male Population of Wolcott is 585.
What is the Total Female Population of Wolcott?
Total Female Population of Wolcott is 737.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wolcott?
There are 79.38 Males per 100 Females in Wolcott.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wolcott?
There are 125.98 Females per 100 Males in Wolcott.
What is the Median Population Age in Wolcott?
Median Population Age in Wolcott is 43.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wolcott
Average Family Size in Wolcott is 2.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wolcott
Average Household Size in Wolcott is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wolcott?
Per Capita income in Wolcott is $29,392.
What is the Median Family Income in Wolcott?
Median Family Income in Wolcott is $67,313.
What is the Median Household income in Wolcott?
Median Household Income in Wolcott is $50,063.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wolcott?
Income or Wage Gap in Wolcott is 42.9%.
Women in Wolcott earn 57.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wolcott?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wolcott is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wolcott?
There are 663 People in the Labor Forcein in Wolcott.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wolcott?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Wolcott.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wolcott?
Unemployment Rate in Wolcott is 6.3%.