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
67th
Median Household Income $62,948 -16.2% #1,802 / 3,222
44th
Median Age 45.0 years +15.7% #747 / 3,222
77th
Median Home Value $137,900 -51.1% #2,411 / 3,222
25th
Median Gross Rent $875 -24.8% #1,583 / 3,222
51th
Poverty Rate 11.8% -6.3% #1,225 / 3,222
62th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$62,948 −16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,802 of 3,222
44th percentile
Per Capita Income
$33,901 −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,776 of 3,222
45th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.8% −6.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,225 of 3,222
62th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.4% +20.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,669 of 3,222
17th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.6% −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,080 of 3,222
35th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,921 of 3,222
40th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$137,900 −51.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,411 of 3,222
25th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$875 −24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,583 of 3,222
51th percentile
Homeownership Rate
75.4% +17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,469 of 3,222
54th percentile
75.4% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Chenango County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #143 of 3,222
96th percentile

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.