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Binghamton Metro

Binghamton, NY · 2 counties · 243,189 residents (2025 est.) · 1,224.418 sq mi
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Binghamton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,592. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,052.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245,242
−3%since 2000
from 252,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+6%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:243,189 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
240K246K253K260K267K1990201020202024Binghamton
2024245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,592
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,357 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,016
+94%since 2000
from $19,066 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+6%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,052
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,774 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(231,519)
Black2.6%(6,526)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4,495)
Asian2.3%(5,844)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.2%(40,881)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(200,727)
Black4.3%(10,660)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(12,110)
Asian4.3%(10,499)
Other4.6%(11,246)
Diversity Score40.2%(98,654)
Segregation Score35.5%(87,079)
Diversity Score
40
+148%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
−10%since 2020
from 39 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.6%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.3%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 91.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

BinghamtonCENTRAL46,418
What's inside

2 component counties

Broome CountyCENTRAL195,736Tioga CountyCENTRAL47,453
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Binghamton, NY?

Binghamton, NY has about 245,242 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Binghamton, NY?

The typical household in Binghamton, NY earns about $64,592 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Binghamton, NY expensive?

In Binghamton, NY, the median home is worth about $156,052, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Binghamton, NY?

About 29.9% of adults age 25 and over in Binghamton, NY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Binghamton, NY?

About 17.5% of people in Binghamton, NY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Binghamton, NY grown since 1990?

Yes, Binghamton, NY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19,255 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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