Wyoming County, New York Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. 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%.