Genesee County, New York Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Genesee County is located in New York with a total population of 57,943. It is the 44th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Genesee County is 42.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Genesee County is $72,055. This is 15% lower than the state median of $84,578. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 8% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $157,800. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Genesee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% higher than the state average of 54.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Genesee County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.4% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.7%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.

Education

23.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% 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 92.5%.