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Broome County

New York · 198,683 residents · 705.651 sq mi
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Broome County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198,683
−1%since 2000
from 200,536 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
282 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 284 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
191K197K203K208K214K1990201020202024Broome County
2024197K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,237
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,347 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,721
+55%since 2000
from $19,168 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $462 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(181,339)
Black3.1%(6,256)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3,986)
Asian2.8%(5,549)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.9%(37,998)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(156,173)
Black5.8%(11,547)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(10,285)
Asian4.7%(9,337)
Other3.5%(6,856)
Diversity Score42.9%(85,278)
Segregation Score37.2%(73,927)
Diversity Score
43
+127%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−87.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Broome County, New York?

Broome County, New York has about 198,683 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Broome County, New York?

The typical household in Broome County, New York earns about $52,237 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Broome County, New York expensive?

In Broome County, New York, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Broome County, New York?

About 28.8% of adults age 25 and over in Broome County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Broome County, New York?

About 18.5% of people in Broome County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Broome County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Broome County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13,477 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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