CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Penn Yan

New York · 5,159 residents · 2.4 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Penn Yan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,585. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $94,400. With a median age of 42.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

5,159
−1%since 2000
from 5,219 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,150 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2,175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.9
+8%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Penn Yan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,585
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,975
+20%since 2000
from $15,848 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
20.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.472
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$94,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$504
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
34.0%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.4% in 2000
46.6% rent
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
35.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Penn Yan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(5,037)
Black0.6%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(49)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(238)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94%(4,850)
Black1.1%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(139)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0.2%(12)
Diversity Score11.2%(577)
11
+145%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
75.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
9.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
13.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
26.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
55.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Penn Yan

Head to head

Compare Penn Yan to nearby cities

Frequently asked

How many people live in Penn Yan, New York?

Penn Yan, New York has about 5,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penn Yan, New York?

The typical household in Penn Yan, New York earns about $31,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penn Yan, New York expensive?

In Penn Yan, New York, the median home is worth about $94,400, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Penn Yan, New York?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Penn Yan, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penn Yan, New York?

About 20.8% of people in Penn Yan, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penn Yan, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Penn Yan, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

How we source and harmonize this data →