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Hornell

New York · 8,024 residents (2025 est.) · 3.279 sq mi
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Hornell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,385. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $94,500. The poverty rate of 23.3% 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: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,152
−10%since 2000
from 9,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,486 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,751 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+17%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,024 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K10K10K1990201020202024Hornell
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,385
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,184 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,000
+101%since 2000
from $14,419 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
−1%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
51.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(8,558)
Black2.4%(215)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(116)
Asian0.6%(51)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(934)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(7,283)
Black3.6%(291)
Hispanic / Latino1%(78)
Asian2.7%(218)
Other3.5%(282)
Diversity Score24.8%(2,023)
Diversity Score
25
+140%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+15%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hornell, New York?

Hornell, New York has about 8,152 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hornell, New York earns about $47,385 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hornell, New York expensive?

In Hornell, New York, the median home is worth about $94,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in Hornell, New York?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hornell, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hornell, New York?

About 23.3% of people in Hornell, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hornell, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Hornell, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,725 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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