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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Binghamton

New York · 47,380 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 $25,665. Population has declined 11% since 1990. Median home value is $66,100. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

47,380
−11%since 1990
from 53,008 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4,521 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 5,058 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.7
+7%since 1990
from 34.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
44K46K49K51K54K1990201020202024Binghamton
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,665
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,891 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,067
+41%since 1990
from $12,106 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,100
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $361 in 1990
US average: $602
43.0%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 44.4% in 1990
57.0% rent
2.6
−24%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(48,807)
Black4.7%(2,511)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(771)
Asian2.2%(1,192)
Diversity Score21.7%(11,489)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(38,717)
Black7.9%(3,765)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(1,849)
Asian3.3%(1,569)
Diversity Score34.9%(16,522)
35
+61%since 1990
from 22 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 19.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−19%since 1990
from 13.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 47,380 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Binghamton, New York earns about $25,665 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 $66,100, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Binghamton, New York?

About 21.3% 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 23.7% of people in Binghamton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Binghamton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Binghamton, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5,628 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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