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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Genesee County

New York · 60,370 residents · 492.976 sq mi
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Genesee County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,542. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $82,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60,370
+1%since 1990
from 60,060 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 122 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+12%since 1990
from 33.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K58K59K60K61K1990201020202024Genesee County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,542
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,955 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,498
+46%since 1990
from $12,705 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$517
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $402 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.0%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
27.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−4%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(57,762)
Black1.8%(1,071)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(382)
Asian0.4%(219)
Diversity Score10.8%(6,462)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(56,799)
Black2%(1,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(904)
Asian0.5%(290)
Diversity Score9.9%(5,969)
Diversity Score
10
−8%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.4%
+7.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−26%since 1990
from 21.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Genesee County to nearby counties

GENESEE COUNTY VS
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Income$69,110+70%
Home value$162,300+96%
Population39,741−32%
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GENESEE COUNTY VS
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Income$65,969+63%
Home value$140,800+70%
Population39,825−32%
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GENESEE COUNTY VS
Livingston County
Income$74,001+83%
Home value$174,600+111%
Population61,438+5%
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GENESEE COUNTY VS
Monroe County
Income$76,382+88%
Home value$213,700+158%
Population750,506+1185%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genesee County, New York?

Genesee County, New York has about 60,370 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Genesee County, New York earns about $40,542 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $517 a month.

How educated are people in Genesee County, New York?

About 16.3% 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 7.6% of people in Genesee County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genesee County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Genesee County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 310 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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