Chemung County, New York

NY · FIPS 36015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 82,147 #714 / 3,222
78th
Median Household Income $63,716 -15.2% #1,729 / 3,222
46th
Median Age 42.0 years +8.0% #1,497 / 3,222
54th
Median Home Value $141,100 -49.9% #2,378 / 3,222
26th
Median Gross Rent $1,059 -8.9% #821 / 3,222
74th
Poverty Rate 16.3% +29.5% #2,182 / 3,222
32th

Demographics

Chemung County has a population of 82,147, making it the #714 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.5%
Native Born
3.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chemung County is $63,716, ranking #1,729 out of 3,222 counties — 15.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.

Median Household Income
$63,716 −15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,729 of 3,222
46th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,273 −9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,216 of 3,222
62th percentile
Poverty Rate
16.3% +29.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,182 of 3,222
32th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.1% +15.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,576 of 3,222
20th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2% −19.2% vs nat'l
Rank #989 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.2 min −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,498 of 3,222
22th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chemung County is $141,100 (-49.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,059/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.4%.

Median Home Value
$141,100 −49.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,378 of 3,222
26th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,059 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #821 of 3,222
74th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.4% +6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,450 of 3,222
24th percentile
68.4% Homeownership

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Health

95.9% of residents in Chemung County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.

95.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.9% +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #318 of 3,222
90th percentile

About Chemung County, New York

Chemung County, New York has a total population of 82,147, making it the 714th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chemung County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chemung County is $63,716, which ranks #1,729 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.

The median home value in Chemung County is $141,100, 49.9% below the national median. Renters in Chemung County pay a median gross rent of $1,059 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chemung County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.

Chemung County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 84.0% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.4%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).

All data for Chemung 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.