Binghamton University, NY

About

None of the households in Binghamton University, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Binghamton University, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Binghamton University, NY are Binghamton University (5,361 degrees awarded in 2023).

Most people in Binghamton University, NY worked at home, and the average commute time was 12.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Binghamton University, NY was 0 cars per household.

United States New York Broome County, NY Binghamton, NY Broome County (West Central)--Greater Binghamton City & Greater Johnson City Village PUMA, NY

Population & Diversity

Binghamton University, NY is home to a population of 7.45k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 2% of Binghamton University, NY residents were born outside of the country (149 people).

In 2024, there were 6.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Binghamton University, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 966 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 137 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2024 Citizenship

98.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.6% of Binghamton University, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Binghamton University, NY was 98.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Binghamton University, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Binghamton University, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.08k ± 305
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
966 ± 194
Other (Hispanic)
137 ± 72

3.4%

Hispanic Population

253 people

In 2024, there were 6.29 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Binghamton University, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 966 Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 137 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.4% of the people in Binghamton University, NY are hispanic (253 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Binghamton University, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
493,200 ± 17,027 people
China
410,969 ± 15,575 people
Jamaica
234,174 ± 11,811 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 493,200 New York residents, followed by China with 410,969 and Jamaica with 234,174.

Foreign-Born Population

2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

149 people

2.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

145 people

As of 2024, 2% of Binghamton University, NY residents (149 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Binghamton University, NY was 2.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Binghamton University, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Gulf War (2001-)

Most Common Service Period

10 ± 31

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Binghamton University, NY.

Economy

The economy of Binghamton University, NY employs 1.21k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Binghamton University, NY were Educational Services (425 people), Accommodation & Food Services (230 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (152 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($9,594), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($8,719), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($5,955).

Employment

Occupations

1.21k

2024 Value

± 247

9.12%

1 Year growth

± 27.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Binghamton University, NY grew at a rate of 9.12%, from 1.11k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Binghamton University, NY, are Personal Care & Service Occupations (202 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (177 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (145 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Binghamton University, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.21k

2024 Value

± 247

9.12%

1 Year growth

± 27.7%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Binghamton University, NY grew at a rate of 9.12%, from 1.11k employees to 1.21k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Binghamton University, NY, are Educational Services (425 people), Accommodation & Food Services (230 people), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation (152 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Binghamton University, NY, though some of these residents may live in Binghamton University, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$6,075

Median earning men ± $858

$5,459

Median earning women ± $498

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($8,719), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($6,993), and Retail Trade ($6,414).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($5,483) and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($2,550).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

Education

In 2023, universities in Binghamton University, NY awarded 5,361 degrees. The student population of Binghamton University, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 8,871 male students and 9,585 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Binghamton University, NY are White (3,154 and 64.6%), Asian (710 and 14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (560 and 11.5%), and Black or African American (207 and 4.24%).

The largest universities in Binghamton University, NY by number of degrees awarded are Binghamton University (5,361 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Binghamton University, NY are General Biological Sciences (484 and 9.03%), General Psychology (323 and 6.02%), and General Business Administration & Management (318 and 5.93%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Binghamton University, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 37.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 18,456 (48.1% men and 51.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 18,456 students enrolled in Binghamton University, NY, 48.1% men and 51.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,272 records, of which 52.4% were women and 47.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
458 degrees awarded
General Psychology
323 degrees awarded
Neuroscience
256 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Binghamton University, NY was General Biological Sciences with 458 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Binghamton University, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Binghamton University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

5,361 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Binghamton University with 5,361 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,615 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Binghamton University, NY, which is 0.952 times less than the 2,746 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,154 degrees mean that there were 4.44 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 710 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,293) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

People in Binghamton University, NY have an average commute time of 12.2 minutes, and they worked at home. Car ownership in Binghamton University, NY is lower than the national average, with an average of 0 cars per household.

Equity

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Binghamton University, NY is from New York.

0.493

2023 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

In 2023, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0797% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Worked At Home (32.9%)
Drove Alone (29.8%)
Walked (28.5%)

In 2024, 32.9% of workers in Binghamton University, NY worked at home, followed by those who drove alone to work (29.8%) and those who walked to work (28.5%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

12.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Binghamton University, NY have a shorter commute time (12.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Binghamton University, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Binghamton University, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Poverty

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

99.5% of the population of Binghamton University, NY has health coverage, with 65.4% on employee plans, 1.38% on Medicaid, 0% on Medicare, 32.6% on non-group plans, and 0.0805% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.4% under 18 years, 67.6% between 18 and 34 years, 0% between 35 and 64 years, and 0% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.47%

Uninsured

65.4%

Employer Coverage

1.38%

Medicaid

0%

Medicare

32.6%

Non-Group

0.0805%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Binghamton University, NY declined by 76.9% from 2.04% to 0.47%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Binghamton University, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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