Yates County, New York
NY · FIPS 36123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,526 | — | #1,681 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $69,701 | -7.2% | #1,220 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,351 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $184,700 | -34.5% | #1,582 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $834 | -28.3% | #1,866 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.7% | +1.1% | #1,455 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yates County has a population of 24,526, making it the #1,681 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yates County is $69,701, ranking #1,220 out of 3,222 counties — 7.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Yates County is $184,700 (-34.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $834/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.2%.
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80.3% of residents in Yates County have health insurance coverage, which is 12.4% below the national rate.
About Yates County, New York
Yates County, New York has a total population of 24,526, making it the 1,681st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yates County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yates County is $69,701, which ranks #1,220 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Yates County is $184,700, 34.5% below the national median. Renters in Yates County pay a median gross rent of $834 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yates County, 25.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 80.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.2 min.
Yates County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.6%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Yates 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.