Chenango County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Chenango County, New York Demographics
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Chenango County, New York has a population of 46,321, the 51st most populous county in New York. The median household income is $62,948 and the median home value is $137,900. The poverty rate is 11.8%.

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

Chenango County Quick Facts

Population 46,321

Median Household Income $62,948

Median Home Value $137,900

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 45.0 years

Homeownership Rate 75.4%

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%

High School Graduation 89.8%

Cities/Places 10

Population 46,321 51st of 62

Median Income $62,948 27% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.8%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Chenango 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	46,685	46,321	-0.8%
Median household income	$62,093	$62,948	+1.4%
Median home value	$128,100	$137,900	+7.7%

Median Household Income

Chenango

$62,948

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Chenango

$137,900

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.2%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 27.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.3%

$10K-$15K

3.5%

$15K-$20K

4.6%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.7%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.6%

$60K-$75K

11.3%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

6.1%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

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

58.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.4%

Renter 24.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $875/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.7%

18-34

18.0%

35-54

23.5%

55-74

28.6%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very 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 Chenango County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Norwich	6,782	$53,333	14.2%	$121,100
Greene	1,567	$57,386	10.3%	$154,100
Oxford	1,514	$56,250	14.6%	$118,400
Sherburne	1,422	$45,129	19.6%	$139,500
Afton	1,225	$37,031	15.3%	$115,600
Bainbridge	1,181	$58,452	11.4%	$124,200
New Berlin	989	$48,958	24.6%	$108,100
Guilford	385	$71,354	20.3%	$93,900
Smithville Flats	366	$58,229	17.5%	$120,000
Smyrna	148	$31,250	22.3%	$91,300

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Population Overview

Chenango County is located in New York with a total population of 46,321. It is the 51st most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chenango County is 45.0 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chenango County is $62,948. 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 11.8%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. The median home value is $137,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Chenango County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chenango County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 51% 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 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Chenango 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 Chenango County, New York?

Chenango County has a population of 46,321, making it the 51st most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Chenango County?

The median household income in Chenango County is $62,948 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.

How many cities are in Chenango County, New York?

Chenango County contains 10 Census-designated places.