Horseheads, NY

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Horseheads Overview

6,524
TOTAL POPULATION
3,126
MALE POPULATION
3,398
FEMALE POPULATION
92.00
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,128
PER CAPITA INCOME
$69,154
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,125
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
20.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
79.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,621
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,166
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Horseheads Zip Codes

Horseheads Area Codes

Race in Horseheads

The most populous races in Horseheads are White / Caucasian (5,236 | 80.3%), Two or more Races (862 | 13.2%), and Hispanic or Latino (247 | 3.8%).
Race in Horseheads
Race# Population% Population
Asian1602.5%
Black / African American2183.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2473.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian5,23680.3%
Two or more Races86213.2%
Some other Race480.7%
Total6,524100.0%

Ancestry in Horseheads

The most populous ancestries reported in Horseheads are German (1,209 | 18.5%), Irish (903 | 13.8%), Italian (811 | 12.4%), English (716 | 11.0%), and Polish (487 | 7.5%), together accounting for 63.2% of all Horseheads residents.
Ancestry in Horseheads
Ancestry# Population% Population
American3415.2%
Austrian310.5%
Brazilian90.1%
British350.5%
British West Indian80.1%
Canadian150.2%
Cuban220.3%
Czech320.5%
Czechoslovakian90.1%
Danish250.4%
Dutch1251.9%
Eastern European190.3%
English71611.0%
European1221.9%
French250.4%
French Canadian380.6%
German1,20918.5%
Haitian250.4%
Hungarian200.3%
Indian (Asian)671.0%
Irish90313.8%
Italian81112.4%
Jamaican240.4%
Korean70.1%
Lithuanian110.2%
Native Hawaiian130.2%
Nigerian50.1%
Northern European70.1%
Pakistani100.2%
Pennsylvania German50.1%
Peruvian1432.2%
Polish4877.5%
Puerto Rican741.1%
Romanian100.2%
Russian380.6%
Scandinavian80.1%
Scotch-Irish80.1%
Scottish1482.3%
Slovak230.4%
South American1432.2%
Sri Lankan761.2%
Subsaharan African50.1%
Swedish380.6%
Swiss70.1%
Turkish110.2%
Ukrainian711.1%
Welsh851.3%
West Indian80.1%
Yugoslavian100.2%
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Immigrants in Horseheads

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Horseheads came from Asia (281 | 4.3%), Latin America (163 | 2.5%), South Central Asia (150 | 2.3%), Uzbekistan (150 | 2.3%), and Peru (143 | 2.2%), together accounting for 13.6% of all Horseheads residents.
Immigrants in Horseheads
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia2814.3%
Canada50.1%
Caribbean200.3%
China661.0%
Eastern Asia661.0%
Eastern Europe210.3%
Europe370.6%
Germany160.3%
Haiti120.2%
Latin America1632.5%
Moldova100.2%
Peru1432.2%
Philippines70.1%
South America1432.2%
South Central Asia1502.3%
South Eastern Asia651.0%
Taiwan560.9%
Thailand370.6%
Ukraine110.2%
Uzbekistan1502.3%
Vietnam210.3%
Western Europe160.3%
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Sex and Age in Horseheads

Sex and Age in Horseheads

The most populous age groups in Horseheads are 20 to 24 Years (314 | 10.0%) for men and 85 Years and over (341 | 10.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Horseheads
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (2.1%)140 (4.1%)
5 to 9 Years170 (5.4%)104 (3.1%)
10 to 14 Years157 (5.0%)208 (6.1%)
15 to 19 Years312 (10.0%)160 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years314 (10.0%)295 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Years127 (4.1%)176 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years133 (4.3%)173 (5.1%)
35 to 39 Years208 (6.7%)116 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years213 (6.8%)160 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years252 (8.1%)131 (3.9%)
50 to 54 Years220 (7.0%)287 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years160 (5.1%)249 (7.3%)
60 to 64 Years229 (7.3%)265 (7.8%)
65 to 69 Years95 (3.0%)206 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years122 (3.9%)185 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years110 (3.5%)103 (3.0%)
80 to 84 Years59 (1.9%)99 (2.9%)
85 Years and over180 (5.8%)341 (10.0%)
Total3,126 (100.0%)3,398 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Horseheads

Median Family Size in Horseheads

The median family size in Horseheads is 2.91 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,072 | 69.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.12 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (73 | 4.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.33 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Horseheads
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,072 (69.9%)3.12
Single Male/Father73 (4.8%)2.33
Single Female/Mother389 (25.4%)2.45
Total Families1,534 (100.0%)2.91

Median Household Size in Horseheads

The median household size in Horseheads is 2.04 persons per household, with married-couple households (1,072 | 34.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.17 persons per household. non-family households (1,596 | 51.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.12 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Horseheads
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,072 (34.3%)3.17
Single Male/Father73 (2.3%)2.33
Single Female/Mother389 (12.4%)2.63
Non-family1,596 (51.0%)1.12
Total Households3,130 (100.0%)2.04

Household Size by Marriage Status in Horseheads

Out of a total of 3,130 households in Horseheads, 1,534 (49.0%) are family households, while 1,596 (51.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 891, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,437.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Horseheads
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,437 (45.9%)
2-Person Households891 (28.5%)159 (5.1%)
3-Person Households281 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households180 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households138 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households44 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,534 (49.0%)1,596 (51.0%)

Female Fertility in Horseheads

Fertility by Age in Horseheads

Average fertility rate in Horseheads is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Horseheads
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years32 (68.1%)50.0
35 to 50 years15 (31.9%)34.0
Total47 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Horseheads

53.2% of women with births (47) in Horseheads are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 68.8% 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 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Horseheads
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
35 to 50 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (53.2%)22 (46.8%)

Fertility by Education in Horseheads

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Horseheads
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma22 (46.8%)62.0
College or Associate's Degree25 (53.2%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total47 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Horseheads

46.8% of women with births in Horseheads are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate'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 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Horseheads
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (53.2%)22 (46.8%)

Income in Horseheads

Income Overview in Horseheads

Per Capita Income in Horseheads is $33,128, while median incomes of families and households are $69,154 and $58,125 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,524$33,128
Median Family Income1,534$69,154
Mean Family Income1,534$80,777
Median Household Income3,130$58,125
Mean Household Income3,130$67,325
Income Deficit1,534$12,621
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,52420.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,52479.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,5240.37

Earnings by Sex in Horseheads

Average Earnings in Horseheads are $37,369, $42,079 for men and $33,516 for women, a difference of 20.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Horseheads
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,576 (48.8%)$42,079
Female1,650 (51.1%)$33,516
Total3,226 (100.0%)$37,369

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Horseheads

The most common earnings brackets in Horseheads are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (234 | 14.8%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (171 | 10.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Horseheads
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)8 (0.5%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (0.4%)40 (2.4%)
$5,000 to $7,49933 (2.1%)82 (5.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)144 (8.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49962 (3.9%)35 (2.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99954 (3.4%)41 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49934 (2.2%)95 (5.8%)
$17,500 to $19,99938 (2.4%)31 (1.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49937 (2.4%)89 (5.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99976 (4.8%)18 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999162 (10.3%)136 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99966 (4.2%)163 (9.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999136 (8.6%)114 (6.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999118 (7.5%)23 (1.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99933 (2.1%)128 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99937 (2.4%)123 (7.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999223 (14.1%)171 (10.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99987 (5.5%)88 (5.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999234 (14.8%)99 (6.0%)
$100,000+140 (8.9%)22 (1.3%)
Total1,576 (100.0%)1,650 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Horseheads

Average earnings in Horseheads are $55,753 for men and $36,728 for women, a difference of 34.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $72,727, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $44,485. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $56,648, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $26,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Horseheads
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$44,485$0
College or Associate's Degree$56,712$34,507
Bachelor's Degree$68,534$56,648
Graduate Degree$72,727$45,268
Total$55,753$36,728

Family Income in Horseheads

Family Income Brackets in Horseheads

According to the Horseheads family income data, there are 377 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 25 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Horseheads
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000583.8%
$10,000 to $14,999251.6%
$15,000 to $24,999724.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991036.7%
$35,000 to $49,99918712.2%
$50,000 to $74,99936023.5%
$75,000 to $99,99937724.6%
$100,000 to $149,99920913.6%
$150,000 to $199,999785.1%
$200,000+644.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Horseheads

5-person families (110 | 7.2%) account for the highest median family income in Horseheads with $112,929 per family, while 2-person families (934 | 60.9%) have the highest median income of $33,114 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Horseheads
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families934 (60.9%)$66,229
3-Person Families288 (18.8%)$49,516
4-Person Families158 (10.3%)$88,261
5-Person Families110 (7.2%)$112,929
6-Person Families44 (2.9%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,534 (100.0%)$69,154

Family Income by Number of Earners in Horseheads

The median family income in Horseheads is $69,154, with families comprising 3+ earners (88) having the highest median family income of $113,786, while families with no earners (341) have the lowest median family income of $42,112, accounting for 5.7% and 22.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Horseheads
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners341 (22.2%)$42,112
1 Earner444 (28.9%)$60,244
2 Earners661 (43.1%)$91,950
3+ Earners88 (5.7%)$113,786
Total1,534 (100.0%)$69,154

Household Income in Horseheads

Household Income Brackets in Horseheads

With 736 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Horseheads, accounting for 23.5% of all households. In contrast, only 78 households (2.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Horseheads
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001223.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991033.3%
$15,000 to $24,9992758.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992889.2%
$35,000 to $49,99949115.7%
$50,000 to $74,99973623.5%
$75,000 to $99,99962920.1%
$100,000 to $149,9992949.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991163.7%
$200,000+782.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Horseheads

The median household income in Horseheads is $58,125, with the highest median household income of $69,143 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,144 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $39,427, with 1,047 households (33.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Horseheads
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years163 (5.2%)$46,125
25 to 44 Years776 (24.8%)$64,509
45 to 64 Years1,144 (36.5%)$69,143
65+ Years1,047 (33.5%)$39,427
Total3,130 (100.0%)$58,125

Poverty in Horseheads

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Horseheads

With 6.6% poverty level for males and 11.3% for females among the residents of Horseheads, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 37 males (23.6%) and 12 females (35.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Horseheads
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (16.9%)32 (22.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)12 (35.3%)
6 to 11 Years11 (8.0%)49 (30.1%)
12 to 14 Years37 (23.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (10.3%)
18 to 24 Years19 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years24 (9.2%)102 (29.2%)
35 to 44 Years20 (4.8%)21 (7.6%)
45 to 54 Years48 (10.2%)42 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years25 (6.5%)53 (10.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)28 (7.5%)
75 Years and over8 (2.5%)30 (6.1%)
Total203 (6.6%)376 (11.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Horseheads

According to the poverty statistics in Horseheads, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Horseheads
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (83.1%)108 (77.1%)
5 Years32 (100.0%)22 (64.7%)
6 to 11 Years127 (92.0%)114 (69.9%)
12 to 14 Years120 (76.4%)115 (100.0%)
15 Years41 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years148 (100.0%)61 (89.7%)
18 to 24 Years418 (95.7%)362 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years236 (90.8%)247 (70.8%)
35 to 44 Years401 (95.3%)255 (92.4%)
45 to 54 Years424 (89.8%)376 (89.9%)
55 to 64 Years361 (93.5%)461 (89.7%)
65 to 74 Years213 (100.0%)346 (92.5%)
75 Years and over312 (97.5%)465 (93.9%)
Total2,887 (93.4%)2,957 (88.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Horseheads

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Horseheads show that 2.6% or 28 of the total 1,072 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.7%, comprising of 23 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Horseheads
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children711 (99.3%)5 (0.7%)
1 or 2 Children240 (91.2%)23 (8.7%)
3 or 4 Children93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,044 (97.4%)28 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Horseheads

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Horseheads
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)89 (34.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)89 (22.9%)

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

The poverty data for Horseheads shows that 28 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 89 of the single-parent households (19.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (8.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 89 household (28.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Horseheads
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children23 (8.7%)89 (28.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28 (2.6%)89 (19.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Horseheads

Employment by Class of Employer in Horseheads

Among the 2,985 employed individuals in Horseheads, private company employees (1,946 | 65.2%), not-for-profit organizations (405 | 13.6%), and local government employees (298 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Horseheads
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,94665.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)351.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)521.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations40513.6%
Local Government Employees29810.0%
State Government Employees2317.7%
Federal Government Employees110.4%
Unpaid Family Workers70.2%
Total2,985100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Horseheads

According to the labor force statistics for Horseheads, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,614), 56.4% or 3,166 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 114 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 87.5% or 265 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.4% or 43 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Horseheads
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years100 (24.6%)8 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years511 (83.9%)43 (8.4%)
25 to 29 Years265 (87.5%)13 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years207 (67.6%)7 (3.4%)
35 to 44 Years590 (84.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years740 (83.1%)24 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years278 (68.0%)9 (3.2%)
60 to 64 Years301 (60.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years161 (26.5%)9 (5.6%)
75 Years and over12 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,166 (56.4%)114 (3.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Horseheads

According to labor force statistics for Horseheads, 76.8% of individuals (2,380) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,099) are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 52 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 88.3% or 657 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Horseheads
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School133 (78.7%)20 (12.0%)
High School Diploma615 (62.5%)20 (2.0%)
College / Associate Degree976 (81.2%)31 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher657 (88.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,380 (76.8%)68 (2.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Horseheads

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Horseheads are Health Diagnosing & Treating (370 | 12.1%), Community & Social Service (305 | 10.0%), Management (249 | 8.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (239 | 7.8%), and Business & Financial (222 | 7.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Horseheads

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Horseheads, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.9%), and Health Technologists (85.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Horseheads
OccupationMaleFemale
Management104 (41.8%)145 (58.2%)
Business & Financial109 (49.1%)113 (50.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science230 (96.2%)9 (3.8%)
Computers & Mathematics123 (93.2%)9 (6.8%)
Architecture & Engineering96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 117 (38.4%)188 (61.6%)
Education, Arts & Media54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library47 (23.6%)152 (76.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating41 (11.1%)329 (88.9%)
Health Technologists18 (15.0%)102 (85.0%)
Total (Category)601 (43.4%)784 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)1,491 (48.8%)1,561 (51.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Horseheads are Security & Protection (176 | 5.8%), Personal Care & Service (123 | 4.0%), Law Enforcement (113 | 3.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (99 | 3.2%), and Healthcare Support (81 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Horseheads

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Horseheads, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (92.0%), Security & Protection (89.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (84.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (81.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (60.6%), and Healthcare Support (50.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Horseheads
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support40 (49.4%)41 (50.6%)
Security & Protection157 (89.2%)19 (10.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention53 (84.1%)10 (15.9%)
Law Enforcement104 (92.0%)9 (8.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving16 (72.7%)6 (27.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance39 (39.4%)60 (60.6%)
Personal Care & Service23 (18.7%)100 (81.3%)
Total (Category)275 (54.9%)226 (45.1%)
Total (Overall)1,491 (48.8%)1,561 (51.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Horseheads are Office & Administration (386 | 12.7%), and Sales & Related (307 | 10.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Horseheads

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Horseheads
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related133 (43.3%)174 (56.7%)
Office & Administration73 (18.9%)313 (81.1%)
Total (Category)206 (29.7%)487 (70.3%)
Total (Overall)1,491 (48.8%)1,561 (51.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Horseheads are Construction & Extraction (61 | 2.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (20 | 0.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Horseheads

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Horseheads
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction53 (86.9%)8 (13.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)73 (90.1%)8 (9.9%)
Total (Overall)1,491 (48.8%)1,561 (51.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Horseheads are Production (237 | 7.8%), Material Moving (84 | 2.8%), and Transportation (71 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Horseheads

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Horseheads
OccupationMaleFemale
Production205 (86.5%)32 (13.5%)
Transportation71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving60 (71.4%)24 (28.6%)
Total (Category)336 (85.7%)56 (14.3%)
Total (Overall)1,491 (48.8%)1,561 (51.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Horseheads

Employment Industries in Horseheads

The major employment industries in Horseheads include Health Care & Social Assistance (659 | 21.6%), Manufacturing (467 | 15.3%), Retail Trade (396 | 13.0%), Educational Services (311 | 10.2%), and Public Administration (210 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Horseheads

Employment Industries by Sex in Horseheads

The Horseheads industries that see more men than women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (87.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (81.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (80.1%), and Educational Services (74.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Horseheads
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction62 (74.7%)21 (25.3%)
Manufacturing366 (78.4%)101 (21.6%)
Wholesale Trade28 (57.1%)21 (42.9%)
Retail Trade254 (64.1%)142 (35.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing72 (87.8%)10 (12.2%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information10 (28.6%)25 (71.4%)
Finance & Insurance30 (18.3%)134 (81.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support71 (81.6%)16 (18.4%)
Educational Services79 (25.4%)232 (74.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance131 (19.9%)528 (80.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation32 (37.2%)54 (62.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services67 (50.8%)65 (49.2%)
Public Administration166 (79.0%)44 (20.9%)
Total1,491 (48.8%)1,561 (51.1%)

Education in Horseheads

School Enrollment in Horseheads

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,266 students in Horseheads are high school (429 | 33.9%), middle school (278 | 22.0%), and college / undergraduate (215 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Horseheads
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool645.1%
Kindergarten252.0%
Elementary School20115.9%
Middle School27822.0%
High School42933.9%
College / Undergraduate21517.0%
Graduate / Professional544.3%
Total1,266100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Horseheads

Out of a total of 1,266 students who are enrolled in schools in Horseheads, 177 (14.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,089 (86.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 29 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 56 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Horseheads
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old240 (91.9%)21 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds326 (89.3%)39 (10.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds257 (91.1%)25 (8.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds165 (91.7%)15 (8.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds30 (60.0%)20 (40.0%)
35 Years and over15 (34.9%)28 (65.1%)
Total1,089 (86.0%)177 (14.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Horseheads

Education (293 | 23.0%), business (160 | 12.5%), science & technology (158 | 12.4%), engineering (129 | 10.1%), and arts & humanities (117 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,276 individuals in Horseheads who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Horseheads
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics433.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural403.1%
Physical & Health Sciences201.6%
Psychology524.1%
Social Sciences544.2%
Engineering12910.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology15812.4%
Business16012.5%
Education29323.0%
Literature & Languages826.4%
Liberal Arts & History665.2%
Visual & Performing Arts433.4%
Communications191.5%
Arts & Humanities1179.2%
Total1,276100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Horseheads

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Horseheads

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Horseheads are males with 1 vehicle (621, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 1 vehicle (446, making up 41.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Horseheads
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle51 (3.5%)75 (5.0%)
1 Vehicle621 (42.0%)446 (29.6%)
2 Vehicles530 (35.8%)476 (31.6%)
3 Vehicles196 (13.3%)298 (19.8%)
4 Vehicles61 (4.1%)191 (12.7%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (1.3%)20 (1.3%)
Total1,479 (100.0%)1,506 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Horseheads

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Horseheads are 5 to 9 minutes (797 commuters, 27.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (749 commuters, 26.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (447 commuters, 15.7%).
Commute Time in Horseheads
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1846.4%
5 to 9 Minutes79727.9%
10 to 14 Minutes74926.2%
15 to 19 Minutes44715.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2328.1%
25 to 29 Minutes1505.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1445.0%
35 to 39 Minutes140.5%
40 to 44 Minutes411.4%
45 to 59 Minutes351.2%
60 to 89 Minutes50.2%
90 or more Minutes592.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Horseheads

The most common commute times in Horseheads are 10 to 14 minutes (464 commuters, 32.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (488 commuters, 34.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Horseheads
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes145 (10.2%)39 (2.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes309 (21.7%)488 (34.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes464 (32.7%)285 (19.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes139 (9.8%)308 (21.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes157 (11.1%)75 (5.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes35 (2.5%)115 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes82 (5.8%)62 (4.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes14 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes14 (1.0%)27 (1.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (1.0%)21 (1.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)5 (0.4%)
90 or more Minutes48 (3.4%)11 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Horseheads

The most frequent times of departure to work in Horseheads are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (302, 21.2%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (322, 22.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Horseheads
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM88 (6.2%)6 (0.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM66 (4.6%)16 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM47 (3.3%)12 (0.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM42 (3.0%)179 (12.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM185 (13.0%)87 (6.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM160 (11.3%)272 (18.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM302 (21.2%)186 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM197 (13.9%)322 (22.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM48 (3.4%)66 (4.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM71 (5.0%)95 (6.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM5 (0.4%)24 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM127 (8.9%)130 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM83 (5.8%)41 (2.9%)
Total1,421 (100.0%)1,436 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Horseheads

Occupancy by Ownership in Horseheads

Of the total 3,130 dwellings in Horseheads, owner-occupied units account for 1,862 (59.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,268 (40.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Horseheads
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,86259.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,26840.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,130100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Horseheads

Occupancy by Household Size in Horseheads
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,43745.9%
2-Person Household1,05033.6%
3-Person Household2819.0%
4+ Person Household36211.6%
Total Housing Units3,130100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Horseheads

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Horseheads
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household699 (48.6%)738 (51.4%)
2-Person Household695 (66.2%)355 (33.8%)
3-Person Household219 (77.9%)62 (22.1%)
4+ Person Household249 (68.8%)113 (31.2%)
Total Housing Units1,862 (59.5%)1,268 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Horseheads

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Horseheads
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School15 (20.0%)60 (80.0%)
High School Diploma607 (65.4%)321 (34.6%)
College/Associate Degree722 (60.8%)465 (39.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher518 (55.1%)422 (44.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Horseheads

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Horseheads
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years55917.9%
35 to 44 Years38012.1%
45 to 54 Years59018.9%
55 to 64 Years55417.7%
65 to 74 Years44414.2%
75 to 84 Years2508.0%
85 Years and Over35311.3%
Total3,130100.0%

Housing Finances in Horseheads

Median Income by Occupancy in Horseheads

Median Income by Occupancy in Horseheads
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,862 (59.5%)$68,333
Renter-Occupied1,268 (40.5%)$47,727
Average3,130 (100.0%)$58,125

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Horseheads

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Horseheads
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00039 (2.1%)59 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99912 (0.6%)11 (0.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99960 (3.2%)44 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99985 (4.6%)60 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (4.4%)47 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99993 (5.0%)195 (15.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999253 (13.6%)238 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999380 (20.4%)356 (28.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999459 (24.6%)169 (13.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999242 (13.0%)53 (4.2%)
$150,000 or more157 (8.4%)36 (2.8%)
Total1,862 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Horseheads

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Horseheads
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300110 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499392 (21.0%)47 (3.7%)
$500 to $799378 (20.3%)67 (5.3%)
$800 to $999135 (7.2%)233 (18.4%)
$1,000 to $1,499581 (31.2%)681 (53.7%)
$1,500 to $1,999188 (10.1%)169 (13.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49947 (2.5%)8 (0.6%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more22 (1.2%)63 (5.0%)
Total1,862 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Horseheads

Housing Structures in Horseheads

Housing Structures in Horseheads
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,04065.2%
Single Unit, Attached170.5%
2 Unit Apartments1183.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2347.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2347.5%
10 or more Apartments43113.8%
Mobile Home / Other561.8%
Total3,130100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Horseheads

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Horseheads
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,806 (88.5%)234 (11.5%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)234 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)234 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)431 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,862 (59.5%)1,268 (40.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Horseheads

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Horseheads
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)17 (1.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms26 (1.4%)299 (23.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms639 (34.3%)720 (56.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms670 (36.0%)194 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms527 (28.3%)38 (3.0%)
Total1,862 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Horseheads

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Horseheads
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas1,726 (92.7%)752 (59.3%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)8 (0.6%)
Electricity98 (5.3%)508 (40.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene32 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,862 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Horseheads

Household Vehicle Usage in Horseheads
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle118 (6.3%)205 (16.2%)
1 Vehicle726 (39.0%)855 (67.4%)
2 Vehicles612 (32.9%)180 (14.2%)
3 or more Vehicles406 (21.8%)28 (2.2%)
Total1,862 (100.0%)1,268 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Horseheads

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Horseheads

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8541,008
Median Property Value$115,600$135,200
Median Household Income$52,200$104
Monthly Housing Costs$460$22
Real Estate Taxes$2,590$27

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Horseheads

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Horseheads
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00038 (4.4%)25 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999254 (29.7%)168 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999551 (64.5%)781 (77.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)25 (2.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)9 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more11 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total854 (100.0%)1,008 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Horseheads

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Horseheads
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00033 (3.9%)42 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999153 (17.9%)18 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99959 (6.9%)74 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999160 (18.7%)34 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999139 (16.3%)93 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999192 (22.5%)241 (23.9%)
$100,000 to $149,99965 (7.6%)267 (26.5%)
$150,000 or more53 (6.2%)177 (17.6%)
Total854 (100.0%)1,008 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Horseheads

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Horseheads
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x414 (48.5%)83,295 (8,263.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x173 (20.3%)551 (54.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x53 (6.2%)261 (25.9%)
4.0x or more205 (24.0%)69 (6.9%)
Total854 (100.0%)1,008 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Horseheads

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Horseheads
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80034 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499128 (15.0%)59 (5.9%)
$800 to $1,499636 (74.5%)67 (6.7%)
Total854 (100.0%)1,008 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Horseheads

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Horseheads

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Horseheads
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years947 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years695 (90.1%)76 (9.9%)
26 to 34 Years538 (98.7%)7 (1.3%)
35 to 44 Years681 (97.7%)16 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years845 (94.9%)45 (5.1%)
55 to 64 Years873 (97.0%)27 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years587 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older815 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,252 (97.3%)171 (2.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Horseheads

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Horseheads
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born271 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen947 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen695 (90.1%)76 (9.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Horseheads

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Horseheads
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000721 (96.9%)23 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,272 (95.9%)54 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,207 (98.1%)24 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,664 (96.9%)54 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over1,344 (98.8%)16 (1.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Horseheads

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Horseheads
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6151 (55.7%)181 (66.8%)
6 to 18 Years396 (41.8%)686 (72.4%)
19 to 25 Years70 (9.1%)635 (82.4%)
25 to 34 Years196 (36.0%)403 (73.9%)
35 to 44 Years155 (22.2%)554 (79.5%)
45 to 54 Years258 (29.0%)674 (75.7%)
55 to 64 Years178 (19.8%)750 (83.3%)
65 to 74 Years535 (91.1%)459 (78.2%)
75 Years and over815 (100.0%)553 (67.8%)
Total2,754 (42.9%)4,895 (76.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Horseheads

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Horseheads
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years45 (8.7%)24 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years40 (5.7%)68 (9.6%)
35 to 64 Years206 (16.1%)176 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years53 (24.9%)76 (20.3%)
75 Years and over148 (46.3%)230 (46.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Horseheads

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Horseheads: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years93 (7.3%)15 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years38 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over79 (24.7%)62 (12.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Horseheads: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years25 (3.6%)36 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over11 (3.4%)17 (3.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Horseheads: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years45 (8.7%)24 (5.9%)
18 to 34 Years14 (2.0%)32 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years36 (2.8%)65 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
75 Years and over49 (15.3%)50 (10.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Horseheads: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years91 (7.1%)134 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years32 (15.0%)68 (18.2%)
75 Years and over110 (34.4%)185 (37.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Horseheads: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (1.0%)7 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.2%)74 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
75 Years and over87 (27.2%)91 (18.4%)

Technology Access in Horseheads

Computing Device Access in Horseheads

Computing Device Access in Horseheads
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2,35675.3%
Smartphone2,45378.4%
Tablet1,84258.9%
No Computing Device2578.2%
Total3,130100.0%

Internet Access in Horseheads

Internet Access in Horseheads
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,14068.4%
Cellular Data Only32210.3%
Satellite Internet1565.0%
No Internet58418.7%
Total3,130100.0%

Horseheads Summary

Horseheads, NY is a village located in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 6,061 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Elmira Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Horseheads was first settled in 1779 by a group of settlers from Connecticut. The village was originally known as "Milltown" due to the presence of several mills along the Chemung River. The name was changed to "Horseheads" in 1808, when a group of settlers found the remains of a horse's head in the river.
The village was incorporated in 1837. In the late 19th century, Horseheads was a major center for the production of furniture and other wood products. The village was also home to several glass factories, which produced bottles and other glassware.

Geography

Horseheads is located at 42°11′N 76°50′W (42.1833, -76.8333). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.2 square miles (5.7 km2), all of it land.

Economy

Horseheads is home to several large employers, including Corning Incorporated, which has a large manufacturing facility in the village. Other major employers include Elmira Corning Regional Airport, Arnot Ogden Medical Center, and the Horseheads Central School District.
The village is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and professional services.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 6,061 people, 2,541 households, and 1,619 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,743.2 people per square mile (1,061.2/km2). There were 2,741 housing units at an average density of 1,232.2 per square mile (476.2/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 94.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.
There were 2,541 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $41,944, and the median income for a family was $50,972. Males had a median income of $37,917 versus $27,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,945. About 6.2% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Horseheads?
Total Population of Horseheads is 6,524.
What is the Total Male Population of Horseheads?
Total Male Population of Horseheads is 3,126.
What is the Total Female Population of Horseheads?
Total Female Population of Horseheads is 3,398.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Horseheads?
There are 92.00 Males per 100 Females in Horseheads.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Horseheads?
There are 108.70 Females per 100 Males in Horseheads.
What is the Median Population Age in Horseheads?
Median Population Age in Horseheads is 45.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Horseheads
Average Family Size in Horseheads is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Horseheads
Average Household Size in Horseheads is 2.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Horseheads?
Per Capita income in Horseheads is $33,128.
What is the Median Family Income in Horseheads?
Median Family Income in Horseheads is $69,154.
What is the Median Household income in Horseheads?
Median Household Income in Horseheads is $58,125.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Horseheads?
Income or Wage Gap in Horseheads is 20.3%.
Women in Horseheads earn 79.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Horseheads?
Family Income Deficit in Horseheads is $12,621.
Families that are below poverty line in Horseheads earn $12,621 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Horseheads?
Inequality or Gini Index in Horseheads is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Horseheads?
There are 3,166 People in the Labor Forcein in Horseheads.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Horseheads?
56.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Horseheads.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Horseheads?
Unemployment Rate in Horseheads is 3.6%.