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Binghamton

New York · 47,376 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 $30,702. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,600. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,376
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,521 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
−2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K49K51K54K1990201020202024Binghamton
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,702
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,665 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,455
+26%since 2000
from $17,067 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.511
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
57.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(35,518)
Black10.4%(4,932)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(3,051)
Asian4.1%(1,947)
Other4.1%(1,958)
Diversity Score52.5%(24,890)
Diversity Score
53
+51%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+45%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
6.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Binghamton, New York?

Binghamton, New York has about 47,376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Binghamton, New York earns about $30,702 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 $82,600, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Binghamton, New York?

About 23.0% 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 27.8% 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 5,632 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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