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Chemung County

New York · 84,148 residents · 407.333 sq mi
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Chemung County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,883. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
84,148
−8%since 2000
from 91,070 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
81K85K89K93K96K1990201020202024Chemung County
202482K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,883
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,415 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,959
+64%since 2000
from $18,264 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+9%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(69,559)
Black6%(5,009)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(2,938)
Asian1.7%(1,426)
Other4%(3,331)
Diversity Score34.8%(29,252)
Segregation Score29.9%(25,185)
Diversity Score
35
+78%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chemung County, New York?

Chemung County, New York has about 84,148 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chemung County, New York earns about $54,883 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 $108,900, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Chemung County, New York?

About 23.6% 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 14.7% of people in Chemung County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chemung County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chemung County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11,047 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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