Wyoming County, New York

NY · FIPS 36121 Republican

Located in New York, Wyoming County has a population of 39,753 residents and a median age of 43.3 years, making it the #1,211 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median home value is $162,300, and the median household income is $69,110, which is 8% below the national median.

39,753
Population
#1,211 of 3,222
$69,110
Median Income
-8.0% #1,263 of 3,222
43.3 years
Median Age
+11.3% #1,125 of 3,222
11.1%
Poverty Rate
-11.6% #1,047 of 3,222

Demographics

Wyoming County has a population of 39,753, making it the #1,211 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Wyoming County is $69,110, ranking #1,263 out of 3,222 counties — 8.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.1% and unemployment stands at 3.6%.

Income#1,263
$69,110
-8.0%
vs nation
61th percentile
Per Capita#1,292
$36,783
-10.9%
vs nation
60th percentile
Poverty#1,047
11.1%
-11.6%
vs nation
68th percentile
Unemployment#1,084
3.6%
-31.3%
vs nation
66th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Wyoming County is $162,300 (-42.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $802/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.9%.

Home Value#1,978
$162,300
-42.4%
vs nation
39th percentile
Rent#2,083
$802
-31.0%
vs nation
35th percentile
Homeownership#1,381
75.9%
+17.9%
vs nation
57th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Wyoming County, 18.2% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 46.1% below the national average, ranking #2,333 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2% −46.1% vs nation
Rank #2,333 of 3,222
28th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Wyoming County is 78.2 years. 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 4.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#606
78.2
+4.0%
vs nation
80th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#701
15.6%
-20.3%
vs nation
78th percentile
Diabetes#424
8.8%
-20.9%
vs nation
87th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#2,282
39.9%
+6.9%
vs nation
27th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,897
5.8
+2.6%
vs nation
40th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#1,100
4.2
-6.7%
vs nation
65th percentile
Uninsured Rate#102
4.6%
-56.2%
vs nation
97th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,369
25.1%
-4.9%
vs nation
57th percentile
Food Insecurity#667
11.5%
-20.2%
vs nation
79th percentile

Substance Use

16.8% of adults in Wyoming County smoke , 35.8% are obese , and 22.6% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 20.1 per 100,000.

Adult Smoking#1,219
16.8%
-6.4%
vs nation
61th percentile
Adult Obesity#872
35.8%
-5.6%
vs nation
72th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,545
22.6%
+13.7%
vs nation
19th percentile
Drug Overdose Deaths#577
20.1
-38.0%
vs nation
73th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 12.1 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 9.6 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#298
12.1
-38.8%
vs nation
88th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#64
5.5
-69.2%
vs nation
97th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#328
9.6
-52.5%
vs nation
88th percentile

Families & Children

13.2% of children in Wyoming County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#301
8.6
-60.8%
vs nation
90th percentile
Child Poverty#803
13.2%
-30.5%
vs nation
75th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Wyoming County is 61.1%. The mean commute time is 27.5 min, which is 0.2% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
61.1% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.2% vs nation
Rank #1,361 of 3,222
58th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Wyoming County voted Republican with a margin of 48.2%. The vote was 25.9% Dem / 74.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.8 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +48.2%
25.9% 74.1%
Dem 19,041 votes Rep
2020 REP +45.4%
26.2% 71.6%
Dem 19,399 votes Rep
2016 REP +51.0%
22% 73%
Dem 16,280 votes Rep
2012 REP +29.6%
34.3% 63.9%
Dem 15,230 votes Rep
2008 REP +26.2%
36.1% 62.3%
Dem 17,667 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Wyoming County, New York

Wyoming County, New York has a total population of 39,753, making it the 1,211th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Wyoming County is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Wyoming County is $69,110, which ranks #1,263 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6%.

The median home value in Wyoming County is $162,300, 42.4% below the national median. Renters in Wyoming County pay a median gross rent of $802 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Wyoming County, 18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.

Wyoming County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).

All data for Wyoming 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.