Chenango County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chenango County is located in New York with a total population of 46,685. It is the 51st most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chenango County is 44.9 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chenango County is $62,093. This is 27% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $128,100. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Chenango County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chenango County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (92.8% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

19.2% 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 52% 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 88.7%.