Wyoming County, New York Demographics 2026
Wyoming County, New York has a population of 39,980, the 54th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $68,913 and the median home value is $154,700. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
Wyoming County Quick Facts
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 Wyoming County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry | 3,515 | $63,587 | 9.7% | $109,400 |
| Warsaw | 3,061 | $54,196 | 18.2% | $119,700 |
| Arcade | 1,912 | $57,255 | 18.6% | $166,400 |
| Castile | 844 | $58,625 | 16.6% | $127,400 |
| Strykersville | 744 | $86,250 | 6.7% | $186,700 |
| Silver Springs | 569 | $43,958 | 9.8% | $88,800 |
| Bliss | 429 | $48,542 | 23.3% | $111,700 |
| Wyoming | 427 | $73,438 | 13.1% | $128,300 |
| Pike | 242 | $68,000 | 12.4% | $95,600 |
| Gainesville | 209 | $73,750 | 5.1% | $105,800 |
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Population Overview
Wyoming County is located in New York with a total population of 39,980. It is the 54th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Wyoming County is 43.1 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Wyoming County is $68,913. This is 19% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $154,700. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Wyoming County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 54.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Wyoming County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.7% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (3.8%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Wyoming County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 Wyoming County, New York?
Wyoming County has a population of 39,980, making it the 54th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Wyoming County?
The median household income in Wyoming County is $68,913 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.
How many cities are in Wyoming County, New York?
Wyoming County contains 10 Census-designated places.