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Chittenango

New York · 4,896 residents · 2.484 sq mi
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Chittenango has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,896
+1%since 2000
from 4,855 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,971 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Chittenango
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,936
+45%since 2000
from $20,014 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(4,457)
Black0.8%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(118)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0.8%(39)
Diversity Score11.9%(584)
Diversity Score
12
+235%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chittenango, New York?

Chittenango, New York has about 4,896 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chittenango, New York earns about $71,667 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 $148,100, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Chittenango, New York?

About 26.9% 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 16.2% 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 162 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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