Broome County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Broome County is located in New York with a total population of 197,738. It is the 19th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broome County is 39.4 years. This is about average than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broome County is $61,059. This is 28% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 38% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.7%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $145,100. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Broome County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Broome County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.1% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 19.6%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.