Steuben County, New York Demographics 2026

Name: Steuben County, New York Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Steuben County, New York has a population of 92,588, the 30th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $65,887 and the median home value is $137,900. The poverty rate is 13.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Steuben County Quick Facts

Population 92,588

Median Household Income $65,887

Median Home Value $137,900

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment Rate 6.0%

Median Age 43.0 years

Homeownership Rate 73.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.3%

High School Graduation 91.6%

Cities/Places 20

Population 92,588 30th of 62

Median Income $65,887 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.8%

Unemployment 6.0%

How Steuben 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	93,034	92,588	-0.5%
Median household income	$64,740	$65,887	+1.8%
Median home value	$128,600	$137,900	+7.2%

Median Household Income

Steuben

$65,887

$85,974

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Steuben

$137,900

$423,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.5%

$25K-$50K 22.4%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 31.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

4.1%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

4.8%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

4.7%

$50K-$60K

6.7%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

10.1%

$125K-$150K

6.7%

$150K-$200K

7.9%

$200K+

6.5%

Employment

6.0% Unemployment Rate State: 6.4%|National: 5.2%

58.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.3%

Renter 26.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $894/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

19.0%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

27.1%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Steuben County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Corning	10,643	$61,760	11.7%	$158,400
Hornell	8,152	$47,385	23.3%	$94,500
Bath	5,560	$47,150	19.7%	$101,700
Gang Mills	4,177	$108,194	8.9%	$308,400
Canisteo	2,085	$53,558	16.6%	$111,000
Wayland	2,007	$74,688	17.0%	$99,500
Painted Post	1,824	$62,891	12.4%	$155,900
Addison	1,688	$55,921	17.8%	$97,300
South Corning	1,132	$58,750	12.4%	$124,600
North Hornell	1,043	$78,750	12.3%	$161,700
Avoca	1,023	$66,389	20.3%	$84,200
Cohocton	946	$66,250	14.1%	$84,100
Arkport	897	$74,250	13.6%	$125,600
Campbell	800	$45,313	32.9%	$99,900
Prattsburgh	650	$84,135	0.0%	$105,400
Savona	650	$56,563	10.1%	$100,000
Riverside	624	$88,750	12.5%	$119,500
Hammondsport	506	$70,341	9.7%	$211,900
Coopers Plains	480	N/A	15.6%	$223,100
Almond	368	$57,083	20.0%	$90,400

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Population Overview

Steuben County is located in New York with a total population of 92,588. It is the 30th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 20 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Steuben County is 43.0 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Steuben County is $65,887. This is 23% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The unemployment rate is 6.0%. This is 6% lower than the state rate of 6.4%. The median home value is $137,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Steuben County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Steuben County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (91.4% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 91.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Steuben 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 Steuben County, New York?

Steuben County has a population of 92,588, making it the 30th most populous county in New York.

What is the median income in Steuben County?

The median household income in Steuben County is $65,887 with a poverty rate of 13.8%.

How many cities are in Steuben County, New York?

Steuben County contains 20 Census-designated places.