Chemung County, NY

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Chemung County Overview

83,584
TOTAL POPULATION
41,704
MALE POPULATION
41,880
FEMALE POPULATION
99.58
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.42
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.7
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$34,304
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,618
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,358
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,851
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
39,243
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Chemung County Area Codes

Race in Chemung County

The most populous races in Chemung County are White / Caucasian (71,833 | 85.9%), Two or more Races (4,863 | 5.8%), and Black / African American (4,470 | 5.3%).
Race in Chemung County
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,2751.5%
Black / African American4,4705.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,8743.4%
Native / Alaskan2670.3%
White / Caucasian71,83385.9%
Two or more Races4,8635.8%
Some other Race8761.1%
Total83,584100.0%

Ancestry in Chemung County

The most populous ancestries reported in Chemung County are German (13,514 | 16.2%), Irish (13,055 | 15.6%), English (10,358 | 12.4%), Italian (9,816 | 11.7%), and American (4,772 | 5.7%), together accounting for 61.6% of all Chemung County residents.
Ancestry in Chemung County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African2750.3%
Albanian280.0%
American4,7725.7%
Apache20.0%
Arab3320.4%
Argentinean700.1%
Armenian2040.2%
Austrian2840.3%
Barbadian130.0%
Belgian260.0%
Bhutanese1460.2%
Blackfeet400.1%
Brazilian390.1%
British5450.6%
British West Indian150.0%
Burmese2950.4%
Canadian1480.2%
Celtic180.0%
Central American430.1%
Central American Indian180.0%
Cherokee590.1%
Chilean60.0%
Colombian1770.2%
Costa Rican30.0%
Cree20.0%
Croatian270.0%
Crow60.0%
Cuban400.1%
Czech4070.5%
Czechoslovakian1910.2%
Danish1560.2%
Delaware90.0%
Dominican960.1%
Dutch1,4851.8%
Eastern European2120.3%
Ecuadorian690.1%
Egyptian160.0%
English10,35812.4%
Estonian350.0%
European8771.1%
Filipino180.0%
Finnish3200.4%
French2,3172.8%
French American Indian80.0%
French Canadian4690.6%
German13,51416.2%
German Russian160.0%
Greek640.1%
Guatemalan30.0%
Haitian320.0%
Honduran20.0%
Hungarian4000.5%
Icelander250.0%
Indian (Asian)6550.8%
Irish13,05515.6%
Iroquois960.1%
Israeli710.1%
Italian9,81611.7%
Jamaican2090.3%
Korean1240.2%
Latvian110.0%
Lebanese2780.3%
Lithuanian4340.5%
Luxembourger150.0%
Mexican6480.8%
Mexican American Indian1870.2%
Native Hawaiian130.0%
Navajo190.0%
New Zealander490.1%
Nicaraguan10.0%
Nigerian530.1%
Northern European1170.1%
Norwegian4080.5%
Pakistani450.1%
Panamanian200.0%
Pennsylvania German3510.4%
Peruvian1530.2%
Polish4,5975.5%
Portuguese790.1%
Puerto Rican1,1631.4%
Romanian260.0%
Russian7430.9%
Salvadoran140.0%
Scandinavian2060.3%
Scotch-Irish2980.4%
Scottish1,5571.9%
Serbian150.0%
Sioux60.0%
Slavic120.0%
Slovak1530.2%
Slovene700.1%
South American4750.6%
Spaniard190.0%
Spanish720.1%
Sri Lankan840.1%
Subsaharan African3470.4%
Swedish7230.9%
Swiss1950.2%
Syrian230.0%
Thai1620.2%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian50.0%
Turkish1010.1%
Ukrainian8651.0%
Welsh8481.0%
West Indian170.0%
Yugoslavian1150.1%
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Immigrants in Chemung County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Chemung County came from Asia (1,218 | 1.5%), Latin America (812 | 1.0%), Eastern Asia (543 | 0.6%), South America (454 | 0.5%), and Europe (434 | 0.5%), together accounting for 4.1% of all Chemung County residents.
Immigrants in Chemung County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa210.0%
Albania50.0%
Argentina700.1%
Asia1,2181.5%
Australia150.0%
Austria80.0%
Barbados130.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina150.0%
Brazil300.0%
Canada4050.5%
Caribbean3280.4%
Central America300.0%
Chile60.0%
China3140.4%
Colombia1370.2%
Cuba120.0%
Dominican Republic560.1%
Eastern Asia5430.6%
Eastern Europe1430.2%
Ecuador580.1%
El Salvador90.0%
England20.0%
Europe4340.5%
France310.0%
Germany960.1%
Guatemala100.0%
Haiti190.0%
Honduras20.0%
Hong Kong680.1%
India590.1%
Israel380.1%
Italy1300.2%
Jamaica1570.2%
Japan810.1%
Korea1480.2%
Latin America8121.0%
Mexico90.0%
Moldova440.1%
Netherlands70.0%
North Macedonia160.0%
Northern Africa80.0%
Northern Europe20.0%
Oceania300.0%
Pakistan750.1%
Peru1530.2%
Philippines950.1%
Russia170.0%
Saudi Arabia80.0%
South Africa80.0%
South America4540.5%
South Central Asia3310.4%
South Eastern Asia1750.2%
Southern Europe1300.2%
Taiwan850.1%
Thailand590.1%
Trinidad and Tobago340.0%
Turkey990.1%
Ukraine460.1%
Uzbekistan1500.2%
Vietnam210.0%
Western Asia1690.2%
Western Europe1590.2%
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Sex and Age in Chemung County

Sex and Age in Chemung County

The most populous age groups in Chemung County are 30 to 34 Years (3,039 | 7.3%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (3,218 | 7.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Chemung County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,092 (5.0%)2,272 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years2,726 (6.5%)2,194 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years2,583 (6.2%)2,583 (6.2%)
15 to 19 Years2,727 (6.5%)2,605 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years2,431 (5.8%)2,426 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years2,668 (6.4%)2,327 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years3,039 (7.3%)2,456 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years2,688 (6.5%)2,162 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Years2,363 (5.7%)2,530 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years2,388 (5.7%)2,326 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years2,730 (6.6%)2,805 (6.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,982 (7.1%)3,218 (7.7%)
60 to 64 Years2,957 (7.1%)2,930 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years2,708 (6.5%)2,937 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,765 (4.2%)2,018 (4.8%)
75 to 79 Years1,132 (2.7%)1,507 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years873 (2.1%)1,068 (2.5%)
85 Years and over852 (2.0%)1,516 (3.6%)
Total41,704 (100.0%)41,880 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Chemung County

Median Family Size in Chemung County

The median family size in Chemung County is 2.91 persons per family, with married-couple families (14,664 | 71.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,766 | 8.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Chemung County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,664 (71.2%)2.98
Single Male/Father1,766 (8.6%)2.45
Single Female/Mother4,169 (20.2%)2.87
Total Families20,599 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Chemung County

The median household size in Chemung County is 2.29 persons per household, with single female/mother households (4,169 | 12.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.16 persons per household. non-family households (14,180 | 40.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Chemung County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,664 (42.2%)3.00
Single Male/Father1,766 (5.1%)2.97
Single Female/Mother4,169 (12.0%)3.16
Non-family14,180 (40.8%)1.21
Total Households34,779 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Chemung County

Out of a total of 34,779 households in Chemung County, 20,599 (59.2%) are family households, while 14,180 (40.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 10,134, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 11,755.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Chemung County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-11,755 (33.8%)
2-Person Households10,134 (29.1%)2,215 (6.4%)
3-Person Households4,233 (12.2%)136 (0.4%)
4-Person Households3,630 (10.4%)48 (0.1%)
5-Person Households1,715 (4.9%)21 (0.1%)
6-Person Households582 (1.7%)5 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households305 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total20,599 (59.2%)14,180 (40.8%)

Female Fertility in Chemung County

Fertility by Age in Chemung County

Average fertility rate in Chemung County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 117.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Chemung County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years8 (0.8%)3.0
20 to 34 years841 (83.7%)117.0
35 to 50 years156 (15.5%)21.0
Total1,005 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chemung County

59.8% of women with births (1,005) in Chemung County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 10.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Chemung County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years461 (54.8%)380 (45.2%)
35 to 50 years140 (89.7%)16 (10.3%)
Total601 (59.8%)404 (40.2%)

Fertility by Education in Chemung County

Average fertility rate in Chemung County is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 33.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Chemung County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School127 (12.6%)44.0
High School Diploma273 (27.2%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree338 (33.6%)59.0
Bachelor's Degree136 (13.5%)55.0
Graduate Degree131 (13.0%)67.0
Total1,005 (100.0%)58.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chemung County

40.2% of women with births in Chemung County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 71.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Chemung County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School70 (55.1%)57 (44.9%)
High School Diploma79 (28.9%)194 (71.1%)
College or Associate's Degree199 (58.9%)139 (41.1%)
Bachelor's Degree136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree117 (89.3%)14 (10.7%)
Total601 (59.8%)404 (40.2%)

Income in Chemung County

Income Overview in Chemung County

Per Capita Income in Chemung County is $34,304, while median incomes of families and households are $77,618 and $61,358 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income83,584$34,304
Median Family Income20,599$77,618
Mean Family Income20,599$94,694
Median Household Income34,779$61,358
Mean Household Income34,779$81,684
Income Deficit20,599$9,851
Wage / Income Gap (%)83,58424.11%
Wage / Income Gap ($)83,58475.89¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index83,5840.46

Earnings by Sex in Chemung County

Average Earnings in Chemung County are $37,528, $42,913 for men and $32,567 for women, a difference of 24.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Chemung County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male21,223 (51.8%)$42,913
Female19,765 (48.2%)$32,567
Total40,988 (100.0%)$37,528

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chemung County

The most common earnings brackets in Chemung County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (3,080 | 14.5%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,778 | 9.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Chemung County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less813 (3.8%)1,135 (5.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999618 (2.9%)970 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499861 (4.1%)894 (4.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999529 (2.5%)592 (3.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499569 (2.7%)872 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999518 (2.4%)850 (4.3%)
$15,000 to $17,499600 (2.8%)672 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999519 (2.5%)466 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,499388 (1.8%)513 (2.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999553 (2.6%)772 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,366 (6.4%)1,489 (7.5%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,123 (5.3%)1,436 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,158 (5.5%)1,293 (6.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,307 (6.2%)816 (4.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999893 (4.2%)1,126 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $54,9991,233 (5.8%)784 (4.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,649 (7.8%)1,347 (6.8%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,205 (5.7%)1,039 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,080 (14.5%)1,778 (9.0%)
$100,000+2,241 (10.6%)921 (4.7%)
Total21,223 (100.0%)19,765 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chemung County

Average earnings in Chemung County are $50,371 for men and $36,569 for women, a difference of 27.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,663, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $28,137. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,847, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $19,651.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Chemung County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$28,137$19,651
High School Diploma$43,274$29,990
College or Associate's Degree$49,236$33,308
Bachelor's Degree$71,631$55,272
Graduate Degree$79,663$67,847
Total$50,371$36,569

Family Income in Chemung County

Family Income Brackets in Chemung County

According to the Chemung County family income data, there are 4,326 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 453 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Chemung County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007623.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994532.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0925.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5667.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992,28611.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993,66717.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,54317.2%
$100,000 to $149,9994,32621.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,7308.4%
$200,000+1,1745.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chemung County

4-person families (3,148 | 15.3%) account for the highest median family income in Chemung County with $101,735 per family, while 2-person families (11,021 | 53.5%) have the highest median income of $35,668 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Chemung County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11,021 (53.5%)$71,337
3-Person Families4,162 (20.2%)$71,354
4-Person Families3,148 (15.3%)$101,735
5-Person Families1,531 (7.4%)$84,949
6-Person Families534 (2.6%)$72,283
7+ Person Families203 (1.0%)$0
Total20,599 (100.0%)$77,618

Family Income by Number of Earners in Chemung County

The median family income in Chemung County is $77,618, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,759) having the highest median family income of $130,208, while families with no earners (3,969) have the lowest median family income of $45,636, accounting for 8.5% and 19.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Chemung County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners3,969 (19.3%)$45,636
1 Earner7,060 (34.3%)$54,865
2 Earners7,811 (37.9%)$103,154
3+ Earners1,759 (8.5%)$130,208
Total20,599 (100.0%)$77,618

Household Income in Chemung County

Household Income Brackets in Chemung County

With 6,538 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Chemung County, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,600 households (4.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Chemung County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,0175.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,8095.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,6787.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993,2349.3%
$35,000 to $49,9994,13911.9%
$50,000 to $74,9996,53818.8%
$75,000 to $99,9994,86914.0%
$100,000 to $149,9995,87816.9%
$150,000 to $199,9992,0175.8%
$200,000+1,6004.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Chemung County

The median household income in Chemung County is $61,358, with the highest median household income of $77,612 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 12,838 households (36.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $33,662, with 1,049 households (3.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Chemung County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,049 (3.0%)$33,662
25 to 44 Years10,382 (29.8%)$66,330
45 to 64 Years12,838 (36.9%)$77,612
65+ Years10,510 (30.2%)$46,981
Total34,779 (100.0%)$61,358

Poverty in Chemung County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chemung County

With 13.8% poverty level for males and 16.5% for females among the residents of Chemung County, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 372 males (25.1%) and 176 females (41.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Chemung County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years463 (22.9%)500 (22.6%)
5 Years102 (23.1%)176 (41.7%)
6 to 11 Years709 (22.1%)626 (25.0%)
12 to 14 Years372 (25.1%)231 (13.8%)
15 Years86 (20.9%)30 (6.4%)
16 and 17 Years43 (3.8%)66 (5.9%)
18 to 24 Years542 (17.2%)788 (28.1%)
25 to 34 Years714 (13.6%)1,158 (24.2%)
35 to 44 Years467 (10.6%)795 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years680 (14.2%)668 (13.0%)
55 to 64 Years663 (11.6%)714 (11.6%)
65 to 74 Years437 (9.9%)461 (9.4%)
75 Years and over128 (4.7%)499 (13.0%)
Total5,406 (13.8%)6,712 (16.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chemung County

According to the poverty statistics in Chemung County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.2% of males and 94.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Chemung County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,556 (77.1%)1,709 (77.4%)
5 Years340 (76.9%)246 (58.3%)
6 to 11 Years2,507 (77.9%)1,874 (75.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,109 (74.9%)1,440 (86.2%)
15 Years326 (79.1%)441 (93.6%)
16 and 17 Years1,073 (96.2%)1,054 (94.1%)
18 to 24 Years2,615 (82.8%)2,017 (71.9%)
25 to 34 Years4,549 (86.4%)3,625 (75.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,923 (89.4%)3,895 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years4,119 (85.8%)4,459 (87.0%)
55 to 64 Years5,043 (88.4%)5,426 (88.4%)
65 to 74 Years3,968 (90.1%)4,458 (90.6%)
75 Years and over2,608 (95.3%)3,342 (87.0%)
Total33,736 (86.2%)33,986 (83.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chemung County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Chemung County show that 4.3% or 638 of the total 14,664 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 65.3%, comprising of 62 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.0%, which includes 275 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Chemung County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,945 (97.0%)275 (3.0%)
1 or 2 Children3,927 (95.3%)192 (4.7%)
3 or 4 Children1,121 (91.1%)109 (8.9%)
5 or more Children33 (34.7%)62 (65.3%)
Total14,026 (95.7%)638 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chemung County

According to the poverty data in Chemung County, 21.1% or 373 single-father households and 28.5% or 1,189 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 72 households (76.6%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Chemung County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children153 (25.1%)102 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children163 (15.6%)932 (41.9%)
3 or 4 Children36 (39.6%)83 (21.8%)
5 or more Children21 (100.0%)72 (76.6%)
Total373 (21.1%)1,189 (28.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chemung County

The poverty data for Chemung County shows that 638 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 1,562 of the single-parent households (26.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 62 households (65.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 93 household (80.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Chemung County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children275 (3.0%)255 (12.2%)
1 or 2 Children192 (4.7%)1,095 (33.5%)
3 or 4 Children109 (8.9%)119 (25.3%)
5 or more Children62 (65.3%)93 (80.9%)
Total638 (4.3%)1,562 (26.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Chemung County

Employment by Class of Employer in Chemung County

Among the 35,625 employed individuals in Chemung County, private company employees (21,687 | 60.9%), not-for-profit organizations (4,912 | 13.8%), and local government employees (3,656 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Chemung County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees21,68760.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7472.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,6914.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,91213.8%
Local Government Employees3,65610.3%
State Government Employees2,2666.4%
Federal Government Employees5781.6%
Unpaid Family Workers880.3%
Total35,625100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Chemung County

According to the labor force statistics for Chemung County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (68,248), 57.5% or 39,243 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 2,472 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 81.8% or 4,086 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.0% or 613 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Chemung County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,672 (37.6%)206 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Years3,706 (76.3%)485 (13.1%)
25 to 29 Years4,086 (81.8%)613 (15.0%)
30 to 34 Years4,445 (80.9%)191 (4.3%)
35 to 44 Years7,561 (77.6%)363 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years8,035 (78.4%)329 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years4,210 (67.9%)114 (2.7%)
60 to 64 Years3,020 (51.3%)33 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,102 (22.3%)118 (5.6%)
75 Years and over375 (5.4%)37 (9.8%)
Total39,243 (57.5%)2,472 (6.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chemung County

According to labor force statistics for Chemung County, 73.7% of individuals (31,373) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (42,569) are in the labor force, with 5.2% or 1,631 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.2% or 9,346 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.2% or 271 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Chemung County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,784 (44.9%)604 (15.2%)
High School Diploma9,468 (67.5%)982 (7.0%)
College / Associate Degree10,763 (77.7%)748 (5.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,346 (87.2%)139 (1.3%)
Total31,373 (73.7%)2,214 (5.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Chemung County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chemung County are Community & Social Service (4,049 | 11.0%), Management (2,974 | 8.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,661 | 7.3%), Education Instruction & Library (2,315 | 6.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,981 | 5.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Chemung County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Chemung County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (87.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (79.2%), and Computers & Mathematics (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (79.3%), Health Technologists (75.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (75.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Chemung County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,505 (50.6%)1,469 (49.4%)
Business & Financial570 (40.3%)843 (59.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,569 (79.2%)412 (20.8%)
Computers & Mathematics557 (75.3%)183 (24.7%)
Architecture & Engineering830 (87.5%)118 (12.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science182 (62.1%)111 (37.9%)
Community & Social Service 1,257 (31.0%)2,792 (69.0%)
Education, Arts & Media357 (36.0%)634 (64.0%)
Legal Services & Support78 (44.3%)98 (55.7%)
Education Instruction & Library568 (24.5%)1,747 (75.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment254 (44.8%)313 (55.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating550 (20.7%)2,111 (79.3%)
Health Technologists402 (24.2%)1,259 (75.8%)
Total (Category)5,451 (41.7%)7,627 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)18,813 (51.3%)17,851 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Chemung County are Healthcare Support (1,702 | 4.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (1,557 | 4.3%), Security & Protection (1,327 | 3.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,132 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (1,001 | 2.7%).
Services Occupations in Chemung County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Chemung County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (97.0%), Security & Protection (88.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (86.5%), Personal Care & Service (70.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (59.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Chemung County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support230 (13.5%)1,472 (86.5%)
Security & Protection1,172 (88.3%)155 (11.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention300 (70.1%)128 (29.9%)
Law Enforcement872 (97.0%)27 (3.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving627 (40.3%)930 (59.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance695 (61.4%)437 (38.6%)
Personal Care & Service300 (30.0%)701 (70.0%)
Total (Category)3,024 (45.0%)3,695 (55.0%)
Total (Overall)18,813 (51.3%)17,851 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Chemung County are Office & Administration (4,459 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (3,578 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Chemung County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Chemung County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,728 (48.3%)1,850 (51.7%)
Office & Administration1,056 (23.7%)3,403 (76.3%)
Total (Category)2,784 (34.6%)5,253 (65.4%)
Total (Overall)18,813 (51.3%)17,851 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Chemung County are Construction & Extraction (1,665 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,054 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (89 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Chemung County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Chemung County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry56 (62.9%)33 (37.1%)
Construction & Extraction1,634 (98.1%)31 (1.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,002 (95.1%)52 (4.9%)
Total (Category)2,692 (95.9%)116 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)18,813 (51.3%)17,851 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Chemung County are Production (2,739 | 7.5%), Material Moving (1,644 | 4.5%), and Transportation (1,639 | 4.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Chemung County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Chemung County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2,154 (78.6%)585 (21.4%)
Transportation1,397 (85.2%)242 (14.8%)
Material Moving1,311 (79.7%)333 (20.3%)
Total (Category)4,862 (80.7%)1,160 (19.3%)
Total (Overall)18,813 (51.3%)17,851 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Chemung County

Employment Industries in Chemung County

The major employment industries in Chemung County include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,572 | 17.9%), Manufacturing (5,561 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (4,535 | 12.4%), Educational Services (3,736 | 10.2%), and Public Administration (2,159 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries in Chemung County

Employment Industries by Sex in Chemung County

The Chemung County industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.8%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (82.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (82.9%), Finance & Insurance (73.8%), and Educational Services (72.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Chemung County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting145 (73.2%)53 (26.8%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction171 (90.0%)19 (10.0%)
Construction1,751 (92.8%)135 (7.2%)
Manufacturing4,007 (72.1%)1,554 (27.9%)
Wholesale Trade467 (77.4%)136 (22.6%)
Retail Trade2,375 (52.4%)2,160 (47.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,401 (82.2%)303 (17.8%)
Utilities205 (76.8%)62 (23.2%)
Information389 (74.1%)136 (25.9%)
Finance & Insurance331 (26.2%)932 (73.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing224 (69.1%)100 (30.9%)
Professional & Scientific786 (56.6%)602 (43.4%)
Enterprise Management16 (40.0%)24 (60.0%)
Administrative & Support705 (56.5%)542 (43.5%)
Educational Services1,018 (27.3%)2,718 (72.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,127 (17.2%)5,445 (82.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation434 (54.0%)369 (46.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services794 (40.6%)1,161 (59.4%)
Public Administration1,720 (79.7%)439 (20.3%)
Total18,813 (51.3%)17,851 (48.7%)

Education in Chemung County

School Enrollment in Chemung County

The most common levels of schooling among the 17,536 students in Chemung County are high school (4,031 | 23.0%), middle school (3,890 | 22.2%), and elementary school (3,701 | 21.1%).
School Enrollment in Chemung County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,0656.1%
Kindergarten1,0646.1%
Elementary School3,70121.1%
Middle School3,89022.2%
High School4,03123.0%
College / Undergraduate2,91116.6%
Graduate / Professional8745.0%
Total17,536100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chemung County

Out of a total of 17,536 students who are enrolled in schools in Chemung County, 3,542 (20.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,994 (79.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 358 (48.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,666 (89.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Chemung County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds588 (70.1%)251 (29.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old4,143 (89.4%)492 (10.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,380 (87.6%)620 (12.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,666 (89.9%)298 (10.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds647 (54.1%)548 (45.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds685 (53.1%)605 (46.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds378 (51.4%)358 (48.6%)
35 Years and over511 (58.3%)366 (41.7%)
Total13,994 (79.8%)3,542 (20.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chemung County

Education (2,940 | 19.0%), business (2,173 | 14.1%), science & technology (1,616 | 10.4%), engineering (1,446 | 9.3%), and arts & humanities (1,174 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 15,469 individuals in Chemung County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Chemung County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4072.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural8715.6%
Physical & Health Sciences5703.7%
Psychology8735.6%
Social Sciences9165.9%
Engineering1,4469.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies280.2%
Science & Technology1,61610.4%
Business2,17314.1%
Education2,94019.0%
Literature & Languages7004.5%
Liberal Arts & History8765.7%
Visual & Performing Arts4422.9%
Communications4372.8%
Arts & Humanities1,1747.6%
Total15,469100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Chemung County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chemung County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Chemung County are males with 2 vehicles (8,226, accounting for 44.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (7,422, making up 48.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Chemung County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle489 (2.7%)507 (3.0%)
1 Vehicle4,313 (23.5%)4,500 (26.5%)
2 Vehicles8,226 (44.9%)7,422 (43.7%)
3 Vehicles3,720 (20.3%)3,239 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles1,183 (6.5%)1,079 (6.4%)
5 or more Vehicles386 (2.1%)244 (1.4%)
Total18,317 (100.0%)16,991 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Chemung County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Chemung County are 10 to 14 minutes (6,615 commuters, 19.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,596 commuters, 19.7%), and 5 to 9 minutes (5,463 commuters, 16.3%).
Commute Time in Chemung County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,9035.7%
5 to 9 Minutes5,46316.3%
10 to 14 Minutes6,61519.7%
15 to 19 Minutes6,59619.7%
20 to 24 Minutes5,00514.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1,8805.6%
30 to 34 Minutes2,3877.1%
35 to 39 Minutes3100.9%
40 to 44 Minutes3841.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,2993.9%
60 to 89 Minutes9312.8%
90 or more Minutes7622.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Chemung County

The most common commute times in Chemung County are 15 to 19 minutes (3,482 commuters, 20.0%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,386 commuters, 21.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Chemung County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,047 (6.0%)856 (5.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,561 (14.7%)2,902 (18.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,229 (18.6%)3,386 (21.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,482 (20.0%)3,114 (19.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,780 (16.0%)2,225 (13.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,039 (6.0%)841 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,159 (6.7%)1,228 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes155 (0.9%)155 (1.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes245 (1.4%)139 (0.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes694 (4.0%)605 (3.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes511 (2.9%)420 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes483 (2.8%)279 (1.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chemung County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Chemung County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (2,596, 14.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,180, 19.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Chemung County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM947 (5.4%)605 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM641 (3.7%)243 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1,169 (6.7%)536 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,719 (9.9%)834 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,594 (9.2%)1,481 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,227 (12.8%)2,456 (15.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2,596 (14.9%)3,180 (19.7%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,573 (9.0%)1,944 (12.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM781 (4.5%)831 (5.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM596 (3.4%)811 (5.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM592 (3.4%)334 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM186 (1.1%)276 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,546 (8.9%)1,317 (8.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,218 (7.0%)1,302 (8.1%)
Total17,385 (100.0%)16,150 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Chemung County

Occupancy by Ownership in Chemung County

Of the total 34,779 dwellings in Chemung County, owner-occupied units account for 23,801 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,978 (31.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Chemung County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units23,80168.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10,97831.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units34,779100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Chemung County

Occupancy by Household Size in Chemung County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11,75533.8%
2-Person Household12,34935.5%
3-Person Household4,36912.6%
4+ Person Household6,30618.1%
Total Housing Units34,779100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chemung County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Chemung County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household6,577 (55.9%)5,178 (44.1%)
2-Person Household9,691 (78.5%)2,658 (21.5%)
3-Person Household3,012 (68.9%)1,357 (31.1%)
4+ Person Household4,521 (71.7%)1,785 (28.3%)
Total Housing Units23,801 (68.4%)10,978 (31.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chemung County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Chemung County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,307 (57.3%)976 (42.7%)
High School Diploma7,207 (67.4%)3,493 (32.6%)
College/Associate Degree7,979 (66.3%)4,063 (33.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,308 (74.9%)2,446 (25.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chemung County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Chemung County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,32018.2%
35 to 44 Years5,11114.7%
45 to 54 Years5,85616.8%
55 to 64 Years6,98220.1%
65 to 74 Years5,98317.2%
75 to 84 Years2,8748.3%
85 Years and Over1,6534.8%
Total34,779100.0%

Housing Finances in Chemung County

Median Income by Occupancy in Chemung County

Median Income by Occupancy in Chemung County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied23,801 (68.4%)$77,646
Renter-Occupied10,978 (31.6%)$33,927
Average34,779 (100.0%)$61,358

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chemung County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Chemung County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000422 (1.8%)704 (6.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999251 (1.1%)650 (5.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999473 (2.0%)1,345 (12.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999683 (2.9%)637 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999794 (3.3%)549 (5.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,466 (6.2%)1,768 (16.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,874 (12.1%)1,261 (11.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,531 (19.0%)2,017 (18.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,800 (16.0%)1,084 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,117 (21.5%)753 (6.9%)
$150,000 or more3,390 (14.2%)210 (1.9%)
Total23,801 (100.0%)10,978 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chemung County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Chemung County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,094 (4.6%)520 (4.7%)
$300 to $4993,725 (15.7%)565 (5.1%)
$500 to $7995,330 (22.4%)2,347 (21.4%)
$800 to $9993,118 (13.1%)1,911 (17.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,628 (23.6%)3,960 (36.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,740 (11.5%)757 (6.9%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,125 (4.7%)278 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999426 (1.8%)115 (1.1%)
$3,000 or more615 (2.6%)72 (0.7%)
Total23,801 (100.0%)10,978 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Chemung County

Housing Structures in Chemung County

Housing Structures in Chemung County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24,04769.1%
Single Unit, Attached8162.4%
2 Unit Apartments3,3489.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,6764.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,1763.4%
10 or more Apartments2,1486.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,5684.5%
Total34,779100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chemung County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Chemung County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached21,714 (90.3%)2,333 (9.7%)
Single Unit, Attached139 (17.0%)677 (83.0%)
2 Unit Apartments692 (20.7%)2,656 (79.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73 (4.4%)1,603 (95.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments18 (1.5%)1,158 (98.5%)
10 or more Apartments35 (1.6%)2,113 (98.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,130 (72.1%)438 (27.9%)
Total23,801 (68.4%)10,978 (31.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chemung County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Chemung County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room15 (0.1%)329 (3.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms321 (1.3%)2,217 (20.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,404 (22.7%)4,987 (45.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms9,855 (41.4%)2,504 (22.8%)
8 or more Rooms8,206 (34.5%)941 (8.6%)
Total23,801 (100.0%)10,978 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chemung County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Chemung County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17,044 (71.6%)6,667 (60.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1,784 (7.5%)435 (4.0%)
Electricity1,747 (7.3%)3,271 (29.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene1,667 (7.0%)439 (4.0%)
Coal or Coke188 (0.8%)39 (0.4%)
All other Fuels1,266 (5.3%)119 (1.1%)
No Fuel Used105 (0.4%)8 (0.1%)
Total23,801 (100.0%)10,978 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Chemung County

Household Vehicle Usage in Chemung County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle808 (3.4%)2,730 (24.9%)
1 Vehicle7,617 (32.0%)5,356 (48.8%)
2 Vehicles10,423 (43.8%)2,324 (21.2%)
3 or more Vehicles4,953 (20.8%)568 (5.2%)
Total23,801 (100.0%)10,978 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Chemung County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Chemung County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units11,41812,383
Median Property Value$118,200$138,200
Median Household Income$62,175$2,314
Monthly Housing Costs$555$615
Real Estate Taxes$2,885$396

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chemung County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Chemung County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,588 (13.9%)521 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,264 (28.6%)3,321 (26.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9995,534 (48.5%)7,185 (58.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999702 (6.1%)898 (7.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999133 (1.2%)394 (3.2%)
$750,000 to $999,99960 (0.5%)64 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more137 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,418 (100.0%)12,383 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chemung County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Chemung County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000491 (4.3%)652 (5.3%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,364 (11.9%)182 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,014 (8.9%)586 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,655 (14.5%)452 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,258 (19.8%)1,219 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,662 (14.6%)2,273 (18.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,898 (16.6%)2,138 (17.3%)
$150,000 or more1,076 (9.4%)3,219 (26.0%)
Total11,418 (100.0%)12,383 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chemung County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Chemung County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5,871 (51.4%)89,528 (723.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,987 (17.4%)7,743 (62.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,139 (10.0%)2,452 (19.8%)
4.0x or more2,270 (19.9%)841 (6.8%)
Total11,418 (100.0%)12,383 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chemung County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Chemung County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800653 (5.7%)71 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,426 (12.5%)577 (4.7%)
$800 to $1,4998,397 (73.5%)1,040 (8.4%)
Total11,418 (100.0%)12,383 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Chemung County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chemung County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chemung County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years5,040 (96.3%)196 (3.7%)
6 to 18 Years13,096 (97.2%)383 (2.8%)
19 to 25 Years6,321 (91.6%)577 (8.4%)
26 to 34 Years7,707 (86.7%)1,182 (13.3%)
35 to 44 Years8,519 (94.5%)501 (5.6%)
45 to 54 Years9,497 (95.7%)429 (4.3%)
55 to 64 Years11,592 (97.9%)254 (2.1%)
65 to 74 Years9,324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older6,577 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total77,673 (95.7%)3,522 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chemung County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Chemung County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born5,040 (96.3%)196 (3.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen13,096 (97.2%)383 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,321 (91.6%)577 (8.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chemung County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Chemung County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,545 (92.7%)751 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $49,99913,741 (93.3%)988 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99914,172 (96.1%)577 (3.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,649 (96.0%)525 (4.0%)
$100,000 and over25,924 (97.5%)661 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chemung County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Chemung County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,552 (48.7%)2,858 (54.6%)
6 to 18 Years5,987 (44.4%)8,100 (60.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,828 (26.5%)4,880 (70.8%)
25 to 34 Years2,545 (28.6%)5,440 (61.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,735 (30.3%)6,071 (67.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,754 (27.8%)7,274 (73.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,397 (28.7%)9,151 (77.2%)
65 to 74 Years9,141 (98.0%)5,138 (55.1%)
75 Years and over6,544 (99.5%)4,237 (64.4%)
Total37,483 (46.2%)53,149 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chemung County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Chemung County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)40 (1.8%)
5 to 17 Years586 (8.6%)447 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years576 (6.6%)845 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years2,502 (16.9%)2,531 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,147 (26.0%)1,132 (23.0%)
75 Years and over1,304 (47.7%)1,969 (51.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Chemung County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Chemung County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (1.3%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (0.4%)98 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years723 (4.9%)360 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years476 (10.8%)310 (6.3%)
75 Years and over830 (30.3%)896 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Chemung County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)10 (0.4%)
5 to 17 Years143 (2.1%)28 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years92 (1.1%)208 (2.5%)
35 to 64 Years588 (4.0%)452 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years331 (7.5%)290 (5.9%)
75 Years and over203 (7.4%)487 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Chemung County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years440 (6.4%)430 (6.8%)
18 to 34 Years433 (5.0%)520 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years944 (6.4%)1,098 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years321 (7.3%)306 (6.2%)
75 Years and over288 (10.5%)478 (12.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Chemung County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (0.1%)14 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years106 (1.2%)165 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years1,136 (7.7%)1,376 (8.6%)
65 to 74 Years434 (9.9%)897 (18.2%)
75 Years and over818 (29.9%)1,389 (36.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Chemung County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years33 (0.5%)97 (1.5%)
18 to 34 Years60 (0.7%)82 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years370 (2.5%)442 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years62 (1.4%)284 (5.8%)
75 Years and over459 (16.8%)522 (13.6%)

Technology Access in Chemung County

Computing Device Access in Chemung County

Computing Device Access in Chemung County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,58373.6%
Smartphone28,47581.9%
Tablet20,66759.4%
No Computing Device3,0618.8%
Total34,779100.0%

Internet Access in Chemung County

Internet Access in Chemung County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet540.2%
Broadband Home24,61570.8%
Cellular Data Only3,48610.0%
Satellite Internet1,7935.2%
No Internet5,19214.9%
Total34,779100.0%

Chemung County Summary

Introduction

Chemung County is located in the Southern Tier of New York State, and is part of the Elmira-Corning Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Schuyler County to the west, Steuben County to the east, and Tioga County to the north. The county seat is Elmira, and the largest city is Elmira. The county has a total area of 411 square miles, and a population of 88,830 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Chemung County was originally inhabited by the Iroquois and Susquehannock Native American tribes. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1700s, and the county was officially established in 1836. The name “Chemung” is derived from the Native American word for “big horn,” which was the name of a river that ran through the area.
The county was an important transportation hub in the 19th century, with the Chemung Canal connecting the Chemung River to the Susquehanna River, and the Erie Railroad connecting Elmira to New York City. The county was also home to several industries, including lumber, paper, and textiles.
In the 20th century, the county’s economy shifted to manufacturing, with the opening of several factories in the area. The county was also home to the Elmira Correctional Facility, which was the largest maximum-security prison in the state.

Geography

Chemung County is located in the Southern Tier of New York State, and is part of the Elmira-Corning Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is bordered by Schuyler County to the west, Steuben County to the east, and Tioga County to the north. The county has a total area of 411 square miles, and is located in the Appalachian Plateau region of the state.
The terrain of the county is mostly hilly, with the highest point being the summit of Catlin Hill, which has an elevation of 1,912 feet. The county is home to several rivers, including the Chemung River, the Tioga River, and the Cohocton River. The county also contains several lakes, including Seneca Lake, Cayuta Lake, and Waneta Lake.

Economy

The economy of Chemung County is largely based on manufacturing, with the largest employers in the county being Corning Inc., Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and Elmira Correctional Facility. Other major employers in the county include Chemung Canal Trust Company, Elmira City School District, and Elmira College.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the National Soaring Museum, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Mark Twain Study. The county is also home to several wineries, including Hazlitt 1852 Vineyards and Wagner Vineyards.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Chemung County was 88,830, with a population density of 217 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 92.3% White, 4.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.2% from other races. The median household income in the county was $45,945, and the median family income was $54,945.

Conclusion

Chemung County is located in the Southern Tier of New York State, and is part of the Elmira-Corning Metropolitan Statistical Area. It has a total area of 411 square miles, and a population of 88,830 as of the 2010 census. The county’s economy is largely based on manufacturing, and it is also home to several tourist attractions and wineries. The racial makeup of the county is mostly White, with African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders making up the remainder of the population.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Chemung County?
Total Population of Chemung County is 83,584.
What is the Total Male Population of Chemung County?
Total Male Population of Chemung County is 41,704.
What is the Total Female Population of Chemung County?
Total Female Population of Chemung County is 41,880.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Chemung County?
There are 99.58 Males per 100 Females in Chemung County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Chemung County?
There are 100.42 Females per 100 Males in Chemung County.
What is the Median Population Age in Chemung County?
Median Population Age in Chemung County is 41.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Chemung County
Average Family Size in Chemung County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Chemung County
Average Household Size in Chemung County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Chemung County?
Per Capita income in Chemung County is $34,304.
What is the Median Family Income in Chemung County?
Median Family Income in Chemung County is $77,618.
What is the Median Household income in Chemung County?
Median Household Income in Chemung County is $61,358.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Chemung County?
Income or Wage Gap in Chemung County is 24.1%.
Women in Chemung County earn 75.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Chemung County?
Family Income Deficit in Chemung County is $9,851.
Families that are below poverty line in Chemung County earn $9,851 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Chemung County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Chemung County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Chemung County?
There are 39,243 People in the Labor Forcein in Chemung County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Chemung County?
57.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Chemung County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Chemung County?
Unemployment Rate in Chemung County is 6.3%.