Guilford, New York Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 385, Guilford's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Guilford is a small community located in New York, within Chenango County. The total population is 385. It ranks as the 1119th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Guilford is 50.2 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Guilford is $71,354. This is 17% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.3%. This is 45% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Guilford, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $93,900. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Guilford is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 88.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Guilford is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (81.3% vs 52.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 19.8%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 95.4%. Notably, 21.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Guilford, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.