Dolgeville: Economy & Jobs
Dolgeville reports a median household income of $67,740 (about the same as Herkimer County median $68,515; 1.3× below New York median $85,974), with homes at a median value of $115,200. The surrounding county supports 16,102 jobs (avg $54,770).
- $62,967 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income (vs New York $44,173).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $67,740 — below the New York median ($80,483). Poverty rate 10.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Price To Income Ratio | 1.7× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Rent To Income Pct | 14.7% |
| Affordability · Affordable | Yes |
| Affordability · Interpretation | very affordable |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $24,770 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,559,703 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $62,967 (vs New York $44,173) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $62,673 |
| Median Household Income | $67,740 (vs New York $80,483) |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $67,740 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 1.2% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 5% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 27.00 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 5.3% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 16,102 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $881,878,820 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $54,770 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 9,392,830 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% (vs New York 5.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 10 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 1,661 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 166.10 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Milk, Field Crops, Other, Cattle |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 1,135 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 13,335 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 663,678 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 8 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 26 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 14 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Bookstores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 46 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 37 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 8 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 15 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (4)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | LICARI'S DOLGEVILLE BIG M #890 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 6 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | FULTON COUNTY REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $349,092,721 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,546.63 (vs New York $4,110) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 53,324 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 71.8% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 6.3% |
| Pct Walked | 5.3% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 44.3 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 41.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Affordable | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby, affordable |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12