Munsons Corners, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Munsons Corners is a small community located in New York, within Cortland County. The total population is 2,662. It ranks as the 534th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Munsons Corners is 38.2 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Munsons Corners is $56,069. This is 35% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 6% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $135,700. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Munsons Corners is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 55.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Munsons Corners is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.3% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (4.1%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% 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 89.2%. Notably, 16.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Munsons Corners, 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.