Genesee County, New York

NY · FIPS 36037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 57,787 #923 / 3,222
71th
Median Household Income $73,314 -2.4% #956 / 3,222
70th
Median Age 42.4 years +9.0% #1,381 / 3,222
57th
Median Home Value $170,500 -39.5% #1,801 / 3,222
44th
Median Gross Rent $929 -20.1% #1,283 / 3,222
60th
Poverty Rate 10.6% -15.5% #937 / 3,222
71th

Demographics

Genesee County has a population of 57,787, making it the #923 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Genesee County is $73,314, ranking #956 out of 3,222 counties — 2.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.6% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$73,314 −2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #956 of 3,222
70th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,602 −8.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,163 of 3,222
64th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.6% −15.5% vs nat'l
Rank #937 of 3,222
71th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −13.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,724 of 3,222
47th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8% −29.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,392 of 3,222
57th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.1 min −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,920 of 3,222
40th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Genesee County is $170,500 (-39.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $929/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.8%.

Median Home Value
$170,500 −39.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,801 of 3,222
44th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$929 −20.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,283 of 3,222
60th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.8% +14.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,745 of 3,222
46th percentile
73.8% Homeownership

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Health

96.3% of residents in Genesee County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.0% above the national rate.

96.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.3% +5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #209 of 3,222
94th percentile

About Genesee County, New York

Genesee County, New York has a total population of 57,787, making it the 923rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Genesee County is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Genesee County is $73,314, which ranks #956 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Genesee County is $170,500, 39.5% below the national median. Renters in Genesee County pay a median gross rent of $929 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Genesee County, 23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 29.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.

Genesee County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (4.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).

All data for Genesee 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.