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Chittenango

New York · 4,753 residents (2025 est.) · 2.484 sq mi
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Chittenango has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,786. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,831
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,945 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,753 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Chittenango
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,786
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,971
+90%since 2000
from $20,014 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+21%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
34.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+49%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(4,734)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(36)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(173)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(4,517)
Black1.1%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(83)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other3.4%(165)
Diversity Score15.5%(750)
Diversity Score
16
+337%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 11.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2017
from 89.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chittenango, New York?

Chittenango, New York has about 4,831 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chittenango, New York earns about $70,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chittenango, New York expensive?

In Chittenango, New York, the median home is worth about $182,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Chittenango, New York?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chittenango, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chittenango, New York?

About 14.6% of people in Chittenango, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chittenango, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chittenango, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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