Population 5,632 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Downtown Binghamton
Household size in Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.05 | 2.32 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.82 | 2.33 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.78 | 2.29 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.76 | 2.30 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.29 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Downtown Binghamton are small: just 1.76 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. Household size has dropped from 2.05 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.4 | 40.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 40.1 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 40.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.4 | +0.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Downtown Binghamton is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 45.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 13.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 12.1% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 13.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.0% | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Downtown Binghamton than nationally: 13.0%, against 11.6%. Binghamton as a whole looks much the same.
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 Downtown Binghamton
Renters in Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.3% | 41.1% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 81.6% | 41.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 44.1% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 88.4% | 43.6% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +2.4 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Downtown Binghamton rent: 88.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 66.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 14.0% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 14.4% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 15.3% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | +2.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.0% of the housing in Downtown Binghamton, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1951 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1951 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1952 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1953 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Downtown Binghamton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Still, homes here are newer than in Binghamton as a whole, where the median home dates to 1953. The median year built has moved up from 1951 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $568 | $690 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $574 | $715 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $597 | $816 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $693 | $1,039 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$126 | +$349 | +$698 | +$606 |
The median renter in Downtown Binghamton pays $693 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $126 a month since 2006–10, up 22%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 Downtown Binghamton
Bachelor's degrees in Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 24.5% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 24.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 26.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 32.2% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Downtown Binghamton: 20.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the east.
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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 85.8% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.8% | 86.4% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.9% | 87.4% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.5% | 88.5% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +2.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Downtown Binghamton never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 5.4 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 Downtown Binghamton
| Period | Downtown Binghamton | Binghamton | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 10.6% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.2% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Downtown Binghamton runs well above the national rate: 8.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Downtown Binghamton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Binghamton | 1.76 | 42.1 | 13.0% | 88.4% | 18.0% | 1964 | $693 | 20.8% | 78.5% | 8.3% |
| Southside | 2.12 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 54.6% | 16.5% | 1946 | $1,015 | 38.7% | 88.0% | 5.2% |
| Westside | 2.50 | 31.3 | 8.4% | 64.0% | 22.1% | 1939 | $1,304 | 49.7% | 90.7% | 3.8% |
| First Ward | 2.07 | 32.2 | 15.7% | 60.9% | 15.1% | 1941 | $1,005 | 31.0% | 88.4% | 10.7% |
| Eastside | 2.05 | 52.0 | 11.3% | 34.5% | 17.4% | 1943 | $1,024 | 20.3% | 85.0% | 12.4% |
| Stockade District | 2.12 | 41.6 | 8.8% | 63.5% | 13.5% | 1941 | $1,400 | 36.9% | 88.5% | 3.7% |
| Campus Area | 1.66 | 31.0 | 4.5% | 48.4% | 9.9% | 1987 | $1,753 | 66.6% | 98.1% | 8.9% |
| Buckingham Lake-Crestwood | 2.10 | 48.6 | 7.1% | 22.5% | 9.5% | 1956 | $1,247 | 59.7% | 96.9% | 4.2% |
| Helderberg | 2.08 | 42.4 | 3.1% | 27.9% | 13.4% | 1943 | $1,606 | 65.3% | 97.7% | 3.2% |
| New Scotland-Woodlawn | 1.93 | 34.9 | 3.7% | 55.8% | 4.8% | 1950 | $1,421 | 59.2% | 92.5% | 3.0% |
| Delaware Avenue | 2.61 | 30.5 | 12.8% | 44.3% | 9.2% | 1940 | $1,231 | 37.8% | 89.6% | 4.4% |
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 Downtown Binghamton. 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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