Broome County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Broome County, New York Demographics
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Broome County, New York has a population of 197,378, the 19th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $62,616 and the median home value is $154,900. The poverty rate is 18.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Broome County Quick Facts

Population 197,378

Median Household Income $62,616

Median Home Value $154,900

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment Rate 7.1%

Median Age 39.2 years

Homeownership Rate 64.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.0%

High School Graduation 91.4%

Cities/Places 12

Population 197,378 19th of 62

Median Income $62,616 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.5%

Unemployment 7.1%

How Broome County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	197,738	197,378	-0.2%
Median household income	$61,059	$62,616	+2.5%
Median home value	$145,100	$154,900	+6.8%

Median Household Income

Broome

$62,616

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Broome

$154,900

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.8%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 29.8%

$100K+ 30.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.5%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

4.0%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.0%

$30K-$35K

3.9%

$35K-$40K

4.1%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

10.1%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

56.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.5%

Renter 35.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $941/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.1%

18-34

26.1%

35-54

21.2%

55-74

24.6%

75+

9.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Broome County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Binghamton	47,151	$45,578	32.6%	$124,800
Johnson City	14,940	$56,283	19.6%	$117,100
Endicott	13,387	$47,290	29.0%	$121,800
Endwell	11,546	$82,726	8.4%	$173,300
Binghamton University	7,449	N/A	N/A	N/A
Chenango Bridge	3,116	$96,250	5.7%	$168,200
Port Dickinson	1,635	$69,375	11.7%	$142,800
Deposit	1,424	$48,214	27.8%	$118,500
Windsor	1,128	$72,794	10.6%	$138,800
Whitney Point	965	$45,536	29.6%	$140,800
Glen Aubrey	311	$70,882	0.0%	$124,300
Lisle	239	$73,750	19.3%	$116,300

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Population Overview

Broome County is located in New York with a total population of 197,378. It is the 19th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Broome County is 39.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Broome County is $62,616. This is 27% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.5%. This is 32% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $154,900. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Broome County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Broome County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (79.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Broome County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against New York and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Broome County, New York?

Broome County has a population of 197,378, making it the 19th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Broome County?

The median household income in Broome County is $62,616 with a poverty rate of 18.5%.

How many cities are in Broome County, New York?

Broome County contains 12 Census-designated places.