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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

Population 39,980
Median Household Income $68,913
Median Home Value $154,700
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Median Age 43.1 years
Homeownership Rate 77.0%
Affordability Ratio 2.2x
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.2%
High School Graduation 86.7%
Cities/Places 10
Population 39,980 54th of 62
Median Income $68,913 19% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 3.8%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%
$25K-$50K 20.1%
$50K-$100K 36.3%
$100K+ 30.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.1%
$10K-$15K
3.2%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
3.5%
$25K-$30K
5.1%
$30K-$35K
4.2%
$35K-$40K
3.1%
$40K-$45K
4.1%
$45K-$50K
3.5%
$50K-$60K
9.0%
$60K-$75K
11.5%
$75K-$100K
15.8%
$100K-$125K
10.9%
$125K-$150K
7.6%
$150K-$200K
6.6%
$200K+
4.9%

Employment

3.8% Unemployment Rate State: 6.2%|National: 5.2%
56.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.2x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

21out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 65 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Wyoming County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Perry3,515$63,5879.7%$109,400
Warsaw3,061$54,19618.2%$119,700
Arcade1,912$57,25518.6%$166,400
Castile844$58,62516.6%$127,400
Strykersville744$86,2506.7%$186,700
Silver Springs569$43,9589.8%$88,800
Bliss429$48,54223.3%$111,700
Wyoming427$73,43813.1%$128,300
Pike242$68,00012.4%$95,600
Gainesville209$73,7505.1%$105,800

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.