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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Binghamton

New York · 53,008 residents · 10.479 sq mi
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Binghamton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,891. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,400. Households here earn about 37% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 33.0
Average education
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

53,008
+12%vs 2000
vs 47,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
5,058 / sq mi
+12%vs 2000
vs 4,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
44K46K49K51K54K1990201020202024Binghamton
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,891
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,665 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,106
−29%vs 2000
vs $17,067 in 2000
US average: $14,340
20.0%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$70,400
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $66,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$361
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
44.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.0% in 2000
55.6% rent
3.4
+31%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(38,717)
Black7.9%(3,765)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,849)
Asian3.3%(1,569)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(16,522)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(48,807)
Black4.7%(2,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(771)
Asian2.2%(1,192)
Other0.9%(498)
Diversity Score21.7%(11,489)
22
−38%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.9%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.2%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
+24%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Binghamton, New York?

Binghamton, New York has about 53,008 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Binghamton, New York?

The typical household in Binghamton, New York earns about $20,891 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Binghamton, New York expensive?

In Binghamton, New York, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Binghamton, New York?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Binghamton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Binghamton, New York?

About 20.0% of people in Binghamton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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