North Hornell, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

North Hornell is a small community located in New York, within Steuben County. The total population is 1,043. It ranks as the 842nd most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in North Hornell is 51.3 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North Hornell is $78,750. This is 8% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 2% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 15.6%. This is 145% higher than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $161,700. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, North Hornell is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

North Hornell has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.5% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.2%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 96.4%. Notably, 18.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North Hornell, 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.