Genesee County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Genesee County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Genesee County, New York has a population of 57,787, the 44th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $73,314 and the median home value is $170,500. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

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

Genesee County Quick Facts

Population 57,787

Median Household Income $73,314

Median Home Value $170,500

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 42.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.8%

High School Graduation 93.0%

Cities/Places 9

Population 57,787 44th of 62

Median Income $73,314 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.6%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Genesee 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	57,943	57,787	-0.3%
Median household income	$72,055	$73,314	+1.7%
Median home value	$157,800	$170,500	+8.0%

Median Household Income

Genesee

$73,314

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Genesee

$170,500

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.0%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 34.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

2.4%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

3.2%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

5.0%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.4%

$50K-$60K

7.2%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

11.0%

$125K-$150K

8.2%

$150K-$200K

9.7%

$200K+

5.6%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

62.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.8%

Renter 26.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $929/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.4%

18-34

19.9%

35-54

24.3%

55-74

26.9%

75+

8.5%

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 Genesee County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Batavia	15,097	$59,446	14.2%	$148,900
Le Roy	4,301	$58,818	11.8%	$169,400
Attica	2,028	$62,340	11.0%	$157,400
Oakfield	1,659	$69,500	14.1%	$150,800
Bergen	1,360	$88,906	14.8%	$170,600
Pavilion	751	$86,649	13.1%	$151,300
Corfu	695	$76,250	6.3%	$161,700
Elba	485	$65,625	6.2%	$143,300
Alexander	404	$91,750	3.7%	$169,600

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Population Overview

Genesee County is located in New York with a total population of 57,787. It is the 44th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Genesee County is 42.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Genesee County is $73,314. This is 15% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 9% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 24% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $170,500. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Genesee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Genesee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (87.9% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.9%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 93.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Genesee 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 Genesee County, New York?

Genesee County has a population of 57,787, making it the 44th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Genesee County?

The median household income in Genesee County is $73,314 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Genesee County, New York?

Genesee County contains 9 Census-designated places.