Population 82,147 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chemung County
Household size in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.27 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Chemung County are small: just 2.27 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.35, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.8 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Chemung County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.8, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 41.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.2% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Chemung County (12.2%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points, in line with the national trend. Chemung County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five New York counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chemung County
Renters in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Chemung County own their homes; 31.6% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (46.0%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northeast.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Chemung County as nationally: 10.9%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Chemung County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1957, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $791 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $920 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,117 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$405 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chemung County costs $1,117 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $405 a month since 2006–10, up 57%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chemung County
Bachelor's degrees in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.2% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Chemung County than nationally: 27.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.0% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Chemung County is close to the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in New York overall (87.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chemung County
| Period | Chemung County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Chemung County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chemung County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemung County | 2.27 | 42.8 | 12.2% | 31.6% | 10.9% | 1957 | $1,117 | 27.5% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
| Tioga County | 2.36 | 44.4 | 12.6% | 20.9% | 8.1% | 1966 | $1,014 | 25.0% | 91.1% | 5.5% |
| Steuben County | 2.37 | 43.6 | 9.6% | 26.7% | 16.2% | 1963 | $939 | 26.1% | 91.5% | 6.1% |
| Broome County | 2.36 | 41.0 | 12.4% | 35.5% | 13.0% | 1960 | $1,042 | 31.7% | 90.7% | 6.9% |
| Allegany County | 2.40 | 40.3 | 9.0% | 20.7% | 22.0% | 1964 | $782 | 27.7% | 91.9% | 7.0% |
| Cattaraugus County | 2.34 | 43.5 | 11.9% | 24.8% | 17.2% | 1961 | $799 | 21.1% | 89.1% | 5.0% |
| Delaware County | 2.22 | 49.0 | 9.5% | 22.7% | 32.4% | 1968 | $916 | 28.3% | 88.8% | 6.0% |
| Chautauqua County | 2.33 | 43.2 | 12.7% | 31.1% | 17.2% | 1955 | $830 | 24.9% | 89.5% | 6.2% |
| Greene County | 2.43 | 48.0 | 6.9% | 22.8% | 28.7% | 1967 | $1,099 | 31.2% | 89.9% | 4.1% |
| Columbia County | 2.25 | 49.0 | 11.1% | 23.7% | 19.4% | 1965 | $1,305 | 38.7% | 91.6% | 5.5% |
| Erie County | 2.37 | 41.5 | 12.7% | 31.9% | 9.7% | 1965 | $991 | 30.4% | 92.7% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chemung County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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