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Chenango County

New York · 47,220 residents · 893.443 sq mi
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Chenango County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,756. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
47,220
−8%since 2000
from 51,401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+18%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K47K49K51K52K1990201020202024Chenango County
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,756
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,780
+75%since 2000
from $16,427 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(49,815)
Black0.8%(403)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(548)
Asian0.3%(144)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(2,722)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(43,153)
Black0.7%(345)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1,117)
Asian0.5%(236)
Other2.1%(992)
Diversity Score14.1%(6,655)
Segregation Score20.8%(9,812)
Diversity Score
14
+166%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
21
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+38%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−87.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenango County, New York?

Chenango County, New York has about 47,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chenango County, New York earns about $51,756 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Chenango County, New York?

About 19.0% 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 12.9% 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 4,548 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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