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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Yates County

New York · 24,621 residents · 338.139 sq mi
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Yates County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,640. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $76,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

24,621
+8%since 1990
from 22,810 in 1990
1990 – 2025
73 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 67 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+9%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$34,640
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,874 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,781
+52%since 1990
from $11,065 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.1%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$467
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
77.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 76.5% in 1990
22.9% rent
2.2
−3%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(22,514)
Black0.6%(141)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(200)
Asian0.1%(20)
Diversity Score5.3%(1,212)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(23,983)
Black0.5%(130)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(228)
Asian0.3%(66)
Diversity Score4.3%(1,056)
4
−19%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.0%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 73.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yates County, New York?

Yates County, New York has about 24,621 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Yates County, New York earns about $34,640 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yates County, New York expensive?

In Yates County, New York, the median home is worth about $76,000, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Yates County, New York?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Yates County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.1% of people in Yates County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yates County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Yates County, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,811 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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