Chemung County, New York

Total Population: 82,805

County Seat: Elmira

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Median Home Value

$132,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$63,469

Across all households

Median Age

41.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

26.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)84.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)5.8%
Two or More Races4.1%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.5%
Other Race0.3%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.1%

Under 18 Years

21.2%

65 Years and Over

19.9%

Male

49.6%

Female

50.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.2%

No Health Insurance

4.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

26.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$63,469

Mean Household Income

$83,801

Per Capita Income

$35,624

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$132,100

Median Rent

$1,020/mo

Total Housing Units

39,143

Owner-Occupied

69.8%

Renter-Occupied

30.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.8%

Married Couple Households

41.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

9.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.2%

Female Householder, No Partner

28.2%

Average Household Size

2.27

Broadband Internet Access

86.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

2.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 36015.