COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Genesee County

New York · 60,060 residents · 492.976 sq mi

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Genesee County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $30,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $65,600.

At a glance

Average income

near the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 33.3

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% 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

60,060

−1%vs 2000

vs 60,370 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

122 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 122 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

33.3

−11%vs 2000

vs 37.4 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202458K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$30,955

+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,542 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,705

−31%vs 2000

vs $18,498 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.3%

−0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$65,600

+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $82,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$402

+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $517 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

72.8%

−0.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 73.0% in 2000

27.2% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+4%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic94.1%(56,799)

Black2%(1,217)

Hispanic / Latino1.5%(904)

Asian0.5%(290)

Other0%

Diversity Score9.9%(5,969)

1990

White, non-Hispanic96.2%(57,762)

Black1.8%(1,071)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(382)

Asian0.4%(219)

Other1.7%(1,008)

Diversity Score10.8%(6,462)

Diversity Score

+9%vs 2000

vs 10 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

14.0%

−2.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.4%

−7.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.4% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.2%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

21.1 min

+34%vs 2000

vs 15.7 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 Genesee County, New York?

Genesee County, New York has about 60,060 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Genesee County, New York earns about $30,955 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genesee County, New York expensive?

In Genesee County, New York, the median home is worth about $65,600, and the typical rent is about $402 a month.

How educated are people in Genesee County, New York?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Genesee County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.3% of people in Genesee County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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