Chemung County Summary

Life in Chemung County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Chemung County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Chemung County:

  • The population in Chemung County is 83,584.

  • The median home value in Chemung County is $147,320.

  • The median income in Chemung County is $61,358.

  • The median rent in Chemung County is $991.

  • The unemployment rate in Chemung County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Chemung County is 15.2%.

  • The average high in Chemung County is 63.1° and there are 87.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Chemung County

List Of Cities & Towns in Chemung County

Elmira, NY Population 26,494

Southport, NY Population 6,661

Horseheads, NY Population 6,524

Big Flats, NY Population 5,842

West Elmira, NY Population 4,796

Elmira Heights, NY Population 4,239

Horseheads North, NY Population 2,707

Breesport, NY Population 864

Pine Valley, NY Population 609

Erin, NY Population 538

Wellsburg, NY Population 440

Millport, NY Population 425

Van Etten, NY Population 0

Map Of Chemung County

Chemung County, NY Weather

  • The average high in Chemung County is 63.1°.

  • There are 74.78 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.2 inches of rain each year with 17.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 3:43 hours of sun each day in Chemung County.

StatChemung County
Mean High63.1
Nice Days74.78
Rainfall87.2
Snowfall17.8
Sunny_hours3:43
63.1°
Average High
87.2
Inches of Rain

Chemung County Photos

Elmira Heights Village Hall
Source: Public Domain
Elmiranymap
Source: Public Domain

Chemung County Demographics

Population over time in Chemung County

The current population in Chemung County is 83,584. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 84,456 0.4%
2021 84,115 -0.9%
2020 84,895 -

Gender in Chemung County

  • Chemung County is 50.1% female with 41,880 female residents.

  • Chemung County is 49.9% male with 41,704 male residents.

Female
50.1% (41,880)
Male
49.9% (41,704)
Gender Chemung County NY USA
Female 50.1% 51.1% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 48.9% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Chemung County

Chemung County is:

  • 84.8% White with 70,876 White residents.

  • 5.3% African American with 4,410 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 102 American Indian residents.

  • 1.5% Asian with 1,275 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 324 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 3,723 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.4% Hispanic with 2,874 Hispanic residents.

White
84.8% (70,876)
African American
5.3% (4,410)
American Indian
0.1% (102)
Asian
1.5% (1,275)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (324)
Two Or More
4.5% (3,723)
Hispanic
3.4% (2,874)

Table: Chemung County By Race

Race Chemung County NY USA
White 84.8% 53.8% 58.9%
African American 5.3% 13.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 1.5% 8.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.8% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.4% 19.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Chemung County, New York

  • 5.8% of households in Chemung County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.2% of households in Chemung County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Chemung County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Chemung County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Chemung County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Chemung County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Chemung County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Chemung County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Chemung County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Chemung County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (4,871)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.2% (4,369)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (6,399)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (7,772)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.9% (9,937)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (15,736)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.0% (11,737)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.9% (14,107)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.8% (4,823)
$200,000 or more
4.6% (3,828)
Income Chemung County NY USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 5.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 4.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 6.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 6.6% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.9% 9.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 14.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.0% 11.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.9% 16.8% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 9.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.6% 15.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Chemung County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Chemung County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Chemung County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Chemung County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Chemung County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Chemung County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Chemung County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Chemung County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chemung County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Chemung County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (3,343)
9-12th Grade
7% (5,850)
High School / GED
34% (28,418)
Some College
18% (15,045)
Associate's Degree
13% (10,865)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (10,865)
Master's Degree
9% (7,522)
Professional Degree
1% (835)
Doctorate Degree
1% (835)
Education Chemung County NY USA
< 9th Grade 4% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 18% 15% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 2% 2%

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