Yates County, New York Demographics 2026

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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. 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%.