COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Chemung County

New York · 95,195 residents · 407.333 sq mi

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Chemung County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $53,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.3

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

95,195

+5%vs 2000

vs 91,070 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

234 / sq mi

+5%vs 2000

vs 224 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.3

−10%vs 2000

vs 37.9 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202482K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$26,135

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $36,415 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,069

−34%vs 2000

vs $18,264 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

11.4%

−1.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$53,100

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $66,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$361

−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $493 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

68.3%

−0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 68.9% in 2000

31.7% rent

Afford Score

2.0

+12%vs 2000

vs 1.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic90.2%(82,131)

Black5.7%(5,150)

Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1,609)

Asian0.8%(707)

Other0%

Diversity Score19.5%(17,761)

1990

White, non-Hispanic92.8%(88,354)

Black5.4%(5,128)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1,263)

Asian0.7%(678)

Other1.1%(1,035)

Diversity Score19.7%(18,778)

Diversity Score

+1%vs 2000

vs 20 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.4%

−3.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 18.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.2%

−4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.1% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.9%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.1% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

16.1 min

+30%vs 2000

vs 12.5 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chemung County, New York?

Chemung County, New York has about 95,195 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chemung County, New York earns about $26,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chemung County, New York expensive?

In Chemung County, New York, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Chemung County, New York?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chemung County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.4% of people in Chemung County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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