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 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,716 | -15.2% | #1,729 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,497 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $141,100 | -49.9% | #2,378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,059 | -8.9% | #821 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.5% | #2,182 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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95.9% of residents in Chemung County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
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.