Population 57,787 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Genesee County
Household size in Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Genesee County are small: just 2.32 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 dropped from 2.49, 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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
Genesee County skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the east.
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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.1% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in twelve households in Genesee County (9.1%), below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country. Genesee County has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of 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 Genesee County
Renters in Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Genesee County rent their homes (26.2%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About four in ten owners (39.9%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the southwest.
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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Genesee County than nationally: 5.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other New York county has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Genesee County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing. Of New York's 62 counties, only four have older homes.
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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $706 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $741 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $776 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $924 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$218 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Genesee County costs $924 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $218 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Genesee County
Bachelor's degrees in Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.8% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Genesee County: 23.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Genesee County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five New York counties.
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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.8% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over nine in ten adults in Genesee County have finished high school (92.9%), above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Genesee County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five New York counties.
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 Genesee County
| Period | Genesee County | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Genesee County is close to the national rate: 4.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York overall (6.6%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country.
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).
Genesee 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genesee County | 2.32 | 43.0 | 9.1% | 26.2% | 5.8% | 1955 | $924 | 23.9% | 92.9% | 4.7% |
| Erie County | 2.34 | 41.6 | 11.5% | 34.2% | 8.3% | 1959 | $1,156 | 37.3% | 91.9% | 5.2% |
| Ontario County | 2.28 | 45.1 | 9.2% | 26.3% | 8.5% | 1973 | $1,220 | 38.2% | 93.5% | 3.6% |
| Seneca County | 2.33 | 44.0 | 8.5% | 29.0% | 16.0% | 1960 | $1,016 | 25.7% | 86.0% | 4.6% |
| Cayuga County | 2.32 | 44.3 | 12.1% | 28.6% | 13.5% | 1957 | $1,054 | 24.7% | 90.0% | 3.7% |
| Onondaga County | 2.32 | 41.2 | 11.2% | 34.1% | 8.2% | 1966 | $1,199 | 39.8% | 91.6% | 5.4% |
| Madison County | 2.32 | 42.5 | 9.5% | 21.7% | 13.9% | 1963 | $962 | 31.5% | 92.7% | 4.3% |
| Herkimer County | 2.31 | 44.8 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 16.1% | 1958 | $838 | 24.6% | 91.7% | 4.4% |
| Montgomery County | 2.54 | 40.2 | 11.1% | 29.6% | 14.4% | 1954 | $917 | 23.3% | 88.5% | 4.4% |
| Fulton County | 2.29 | 44.8 | 12.5% | 28.6% | 16.5% | 1958 | $945 | 21.7% | 90.0% | 3.4% |
| Schenectady County | 2.39 | 40.2 | 11.6% | 36.0% | 7.4% | 1958 | $1,287 | 35.9% | 90.6% | 6.4% |
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 Genesee 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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