Yates County, New York Demographics 2026
Yates County, New York has a population of 24,637, the 60th most populous county in New York. The median household income is $67,521 and the median home value is $178,000. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
Yates 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 Yates County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Yan | 4,800 | $51,466 | 13.5% | $143,000 |
| Dundee | 2,003 | $44,250 | 25.6% | $89,600 |
| Keuka Park | 1,103 | $83,942 | 3.5% | $418,800 |
| Dresden | 318 | $68,571 | 21.1% | $108,000 |
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Population Overview
Yates County is located in New York with a total population of 24,637. It is the 60th most populous county out of 62 in New York. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Yates County is 41.6 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Yates County is $67,521. This is 20% lower than the state median of $84,578. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 14.1%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 6.2%. The median home value is $178,000. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $403,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Yates County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 54.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Yates County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.0% vs 53.4%). The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 13.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 19.6%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 84.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Yates 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 Yates County, New York?
Yates County has a population of 24,637, making it the 60th most populous county in New York.
What is the median income in Yates County?
The median household income in Yates County is $67,521 with a poverty rate of 14.1%.
How many cities are in Yates County, New York?
Yates County contains 4 Census-designated places.