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Cohocton

New York · 709 residents (2025 est.) · 1.501 sq mi
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Cohocton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $84,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
+11%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
630 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+15%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:709 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6617889151K1K1990201020202024Cohocton
2024946
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,147 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,060
+120%since 2000
from $13,660 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+27%since 2010
from 0.354 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
22
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(840)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(909)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(25)
Diversity Score9.5%(90)
Diversity Score
9
+3094%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+9%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
3.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cohocton, New York?

Cohocton, New York has about 946 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cohocton, New York earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cohocton, New York expensive?

In Cohocton, New York, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Cohocton, New York?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cohocton, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cohocton, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Cohocton, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cohocton, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cohocton, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 103 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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