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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Chenango County

New York · 51,401 residents · 893.443 sq mi
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Chenango County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,679. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

51,401
−1%since 1990
from 51,768 in 1990
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 58 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.4
+13%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
46K47K49K51K52K1990201020202024Chenango County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,679
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,032 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,427
+39%since 1990
from $11,830 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,300
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $344 in 1990
US average: $602
75.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
24.7% rent
1.7
−19%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(50,911)
Black0.8%(394)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(449)
Asian0.3%(157)
Diversity Score6.2%(3,185)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(49,815)
Black0.8%(403)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(548)
Asian0.3%(144)
Diversity Score5.3%(2,722)
5
−14%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.6%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenango County, New York?

Chenango County, New York has about 51,401 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Chenango County, New York earns about $33,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chenango County, New York expensive?

In Chenango County, New York, the median home is worth about $58,300, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Chenango County, New York?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chenango County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 14.4% of people in Chenango County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chenango County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Chenango County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 367 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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