Broome County, New York
NY · FIPS 36007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 197,378 | — | #353 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,616 | -16.7% | #1,838 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.2 years | +0.8% | #2,340 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,900 | -45.1% | #2,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $941 | -19.1% | #1,218 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% | +46.8% | #2,521 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Broome County has a population of 197,378, making it the #353 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Broome County is $62,616, ranking #1,838 out of 3,222 counties — 16.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.5% and unemployment stands at 7.1%.
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The median home value in Broome County is $154,900 (-45.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $941/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.5%.
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96.6% of residents in Broome County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Broome County, New York
Broome County, New York has a total population of 197,378, making it the 353rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Broome County is 39.2 years, which is 0.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Broome County is $62,616, which ranks #1,838 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%.
The median home value in Broome County is $154,900, 45.1% below the national median. Renters in Broome County pay a median gross rent of $941 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Broome County, 31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.
Broome County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.6%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%).
All data for Broome County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.