Shokan, NY is a small Ulster County village located in the Catskill Mountains. With a population of 1,308 and a population density of 309 people per square mile, Shokan offers a peaceful escape from city life. The town is home to several local businesses including Haines Farmers Market, Blueberry Hill Farm stand, Beatty’s Maple Products, and High Valley Farms Country Store. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking trails in the Minnewaska State Park Preserve and Bashakill wetlands. Fishing at Ashokan Reservoir or boating on Esopus Creek are also popular activities. For the younger members of the community, Town of Hurley sports leagues offer many opportunities for recreational fun. Organizations such as the Shokan Historical Society and the Shokan Fire Department provide vital services to inhabitants of this small mountain village.
The population in Shokan is 1,308. There are 336 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Shokan is 47.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Shokan is 1.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Shokan
- 46.5% are married
- 9.2% are divorced
- 18.6% are married with children
- 10.9% have children, but are single
Race in Shokan
- 91.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 2.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander