Chenango County, New York
NY · FIPS 36017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 46,321 | — | #1,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $62,948 | -16.2% | #1,802 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #747 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $137,900 | -51.1% | #2,411 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $875 | -24.8% | #1,583 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.3% | #1,225 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Chenango County has a population of 46,321, making it the #1,069 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Chenango County is $62,948, ranking #1,802 out of 3,222 counties — 16.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 6.4%.
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The median home value in Chenango County is $137,900 (-51.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $875/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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96.6% of residents in Chenango County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
About Chenango County, New York
Chenango County, New York has a total population of 46,321, making it the 1,069th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chenango County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Chenango County is $62,948, which ranks #1,802 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4%.
The median home value in Chenango County is $137,900, 51.1% below the national median. Renters in Chenango County pay a median gross rent of $875 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Chenango County, 19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Chenango County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Chenango 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.