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Binghamton

New York · 47,969 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 $35,730. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $92,800. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,969
+1%since 2000
from 47,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,578 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
−2%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
44K46K49K51K54K1990201020202024Binghamton
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,730
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,665 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,117
+53%since 2000
from $17,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
61.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.8%(31,076)
Black13.3%(6,377)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(4,155)
Asian5.9%(2,847)
Other6.4%(3,064)
Diversity Score67.4%(32,315)
Diversity Score
67
+93%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Binghamton, New York?

Binghamton, New York has about 47,969 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Binghamton, New York earns about $35,730 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 $92,800, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Binghamton, New York?

About 27.9% 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 32.7% 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 5,039 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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