Binghamton University, NY

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    2024 Population
    7,449
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Employed Population
    1,208
    9.12% 1-year growth

    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 (5,508 degrees awarded in 2024).

    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 StatesNew YorkBroome County, NYBinghamton, NYBroome 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.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Binghamton University, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      6.08k ± 305
    2. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      966 ± 194
    3. 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.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    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.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Gulf War (2001-)
    Most Common Service Period
    10 ± 31

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    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.

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    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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    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.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    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.

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    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).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    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.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Binghamton University, NY. Showing the available data for New York.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    Assumed office on January 26, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Binghamton University, NY awarded 5,508 degrees. The student population of Binghamton University, NY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 9,038 male students and 9,778 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Binghamton University, NY are White (3,041 and 62.3%), Asian (691 and 14.2%), Hispanic or Latino (584 and 12%), and Black or African American (235 and 4.82%).

    The largest universities in Binghamton University, NY by number of degrees awarded are Binghamton University (5,508 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Binghamton University, NY are General Biological Sciences (478 and 8.68%), Computer Science (406 and 7.37%), and General Psychology (369 and 6.7%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,070 for in-state students and $26,950 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Binghamton University, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 38.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 18,816 (48% men and 52% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 18,816 students enrolled in Binghamton University, NY, 48% men and 52% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 9,069 records, of which 52.1% were women and 47.9% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Biological Sciences
      472 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      367 degrees awarded
    3. Neuroscience
      242 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Binghamton University, NY was General Biological Sciences with 472 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Binghamton University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    5,508 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Binghamton University with 5,508 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 2,609 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Binghamton University, NY, which is 0.9 times less than the 2,899 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,041 degrees mean that there were 4.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 691 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($7,070) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,497) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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

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    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.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Worked At Home (32.9%)
    2. Drove Alone (29.8%)
    3. 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.

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    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.

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    Poverty