Ontario County, New York Demographics 2026
Ontario County, New York has a population of 112,625, the 26th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $82,324 and the median home value is $222,900. The poverty rate is 9.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ontario County Quick Facts
How Ontario 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 | 112,405 | 112,625 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $79,814 | $82,324 | +3.1% |
| Median home value | $202,900 | $222,900 | +9.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Ontario County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | 12,512 | $79,435 | 16.0% | $165,500 |
| Canandaigua | 10,514 | $64,929 | 10.8% | $229,100 |
| Victor | 2,687 | $90,227 | 4.3% | $291,000 |
| Clifton Springs | 2,273 | $64,565 | 17.9% | $178,300 |
| Phelps | 2,254 | $71,083 | 14.7% | $170,400 |
| Shortsville | 1,713 | $91,058 | 6.6% | $134,600 |
| Manchester | 1,631 | $65,750 | 7.2% | $110,000 |
| Bloomfield | 1,310 | $80,000 | 8.8% | $176,500 |
| Naples | 1,028 | $53,611 | 11.8% | $156,400 |
| Port Gibson | 661 | N/A | 1.7% | N/A |
| Rushville | 603 | $42,074 | 16.6% | $147,100 |
| Honeoye | 539 | $78,086 | 1.9% | $186,800 |
| Crystal Beach | 531 | $52,465 | 10.4% | $181,800 |
| Gorham | 315 | $98,571 | 5.1% | $228,700 |
| Hall | 255 | $46,250 | 14.9% | $157,900 |
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Population Overview
Ontario County is located in New York with a total population of 112,625. It is the 26th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 15 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ontario County is 44.2 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ontario County is $82,324. This is 4% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 2% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 36% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Ontario County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 54.4%.
Race & Ethnicity
Ontario County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (86.9% 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 (5.7%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.
Education
38.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 6% 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 93.5%. Notably, 17.1% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Ontario 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 Ontario County, New York?
Ontario County has a population of 112,625, making it the 26th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Ontario County?
The median household income in Ontario County is $82,324 with a poverty rate of 9.0%.
How many cities are in Ontario County, New York?
Ontario County contains 15 Census-designated places.