Seward, NY is a small, rural town located in Schoharie County. Its population of 1,798 people provides an intimate feel to the area and allows for close-knit communities. Local businesses include The Seward Store, which has been in existence since 1868 and offers general merchandise, groceries, and hardware supplies. Other businesses include Seward’s Country Café & Takeout, which serves up delicious homemade food. Year-round outdoor activities available in Seward include hiking along the nearby trails at Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site and fishing or canoeing on the Schoharie Creek. Local organizations are plentiful; these include the Seward Lions Club, which serves as a booster for community events like parades and sports tournaments. Sports tournaments are held locally throughout the year in baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and other team sports.
The population in Seward is 1,798. There are 49 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Seward is 40.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Seward is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Seward
- 62.4% are married
- 8.3% are divorced
- 33.1% are married with children
- 10.0% have children, but are single
Race in Seward
- 95.6% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 1.3% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander