Binghamton, NY

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

247,158

2.78% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.6

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

16.8%

0.483% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$56,621

3.52% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$122,400

1.92% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

109,065

3.04% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Binghamton, NY had a population of 247k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $56,621. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Binghamton, NY grew from 240,473 to 247,158, a 2.78% increase and its median household income grew from $54,695 to $56,621, a 3.52% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Binghamton, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%), and White (Hispanic) (1.65%).

None of the households in Binghamton, 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.

97.2% of the residents in Binghamton, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Binghamton, NY are Binghamton University (5,586 degrees awarded in 2021), SUNY Broome Community College (978 degrees), and Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (43 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Binghamton, NY was $122,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Binghamton, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Binghamton, NY was 2 cars per household.

Binghamton, NY borders Cortland, NY, Elmira, NY, Ithaca, NY, and Sayre, PA.

Photo by Luciana Reynaud Ferreira

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Binghamton, NY is home to a population of 247k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.18% of Binghamton, NY residents were born outside of the country (15.3k people).

In 2021, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (209k people) in Binghamton, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.3k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.57k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%

2021 Citizenship

97.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.2% of Binghamton, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Binghamton, NY was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Binghamton, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
209k ± 310
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.3k ± 702
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.57k ± 272

4.05%

Hispanic Population

10k people

4.05% of the people in Binghamton, NY are hispanic (10k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Binghamton, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
512,419 ± 17,349 people
China
414,157 ± 15,637 people
Jamaica
233,946 ± 11,806 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 512,419 New York residents, followed by China with 414,157 and Jamaica with 233,946.

Foreign-Born Population

6.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

15.3k people

6.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

14.6k people

As of 2021, 6.18% of Binghamton, NY residents (15.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Binghamton, NY was 6.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,224 ± 500
Gulf War (2001-)
2,216 ± 352
Gulf War (1990s)
1,733 ± 313

Binghamton, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.36 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Binghamton, NY employs 109k people. The largest industries in Binghamton, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,074 people), Educational Services (16,343 people), and Retail Trade (13,115 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,903), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($61,875), and Public Administration ($59,229).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $70,847. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.493, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

109k

2021 Value

± 2,412

3.04%

1 Year growth

± 2.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Binghamton, NY grew at a rate of 3.04%, from 106k employees to 109k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Binghamton, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (12,683 people), Sales & Related Occupations (10,166 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (9,757 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Binghamton, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

109k

2021 Value

± 2,412

3.04%

1 Year growth

± 2.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Binghamton, NY grew at a rate of 3.04%, from 106k employees to 109k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Binghamton, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (18,074 people), Educational Services (16,343 people), and Retail Trade (13,115 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Binghamton, NY, though some of these residents may live in Binghamton, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,430

Median earning men ± $1,092

$32,408

Median earning women ± $912

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($69,464), Manufacturing ($59,113), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,137).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,651), Public Administration ($46,344), and Wholesale Trade ($41,174).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,860
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
1,036
Retail Trade
1,021
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.03M
Manufacturing
$1.6M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$661k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Binghamton, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Binghamton, NY awarded 6,632 degrees. The student population of Binghamton, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,817 male students and 12,243 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Binghamton, NY are White (3,963 and 67%), followed by Asian (726 and 12.3%), Hispanic or Latino (621 and 10.5%), and Black or African American (358 and 6.05%).

The largest universities in Binghamton, NY by number of degrees awarded are Binghamton University (5,586 and 84.2%), SUNY Broome Community College (978 and 14.7%), and Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (43 and 0.648%).

The most popular majors in Binghamton, NY are General Psychology (347 and 5.23%), Computer Science (339 and 5.11%), and General Biological Sciences (338 and 5.1%).

The median tuition costs in Binghamton, NY are $15,750 for private four year colleges, and $7,070 and $24,910 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Binghamton, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 23,060 (46.9% men and 53.1% 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 2021 there were 23,060 students enrolled in Binghamton, NY, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,439 records, of which 52.7% were women and 47.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
319 degree-majors awarded
Neuroscience
258 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
341 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Binghamton, NY was General Biological Sciences with 319 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Binghamton University
5,586 degrees awarded
SUNY Broome Community College
978 degrees awarded
Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
43 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Binghamton University with 5,586 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,014 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Binghamton, NY, which is 0.833 times less than the 3,618 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,963 degrees mean that there were 5.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 726 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($15,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,320) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.52% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.63% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (4.08M), Bachelors Degree (3.3M), and Some college (2.84M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Binghamton, NY was $122,400 in 2021, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $120,100 to $122,400, a 1.92% increase. The homeownership rate in Binghamton, NY is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Binghamton, NY have an average commute time of 20.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Binghamton, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Binghamton, NY is $56,621. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Binghamton, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

Housing

Property

$122,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,362

$68,497

Median Property Taxes

±$1,734

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Binghamton, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Binghamton, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2021

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.6% of the housing units in Binghamton, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Binghamton, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Binghamton, NY was Nassau County, NY with a value of $126,576, followed by Suffolk County, NY and Putnam County, NY, with respective values of $111,660 and $111,617.

The following map shows all of the counties in Binghamton, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,621

Median Household Income

± $1,571

101k

Number of Households

± 2,250

In 2021, the median household income of the 101k households in Binghamton, NY grew to $56,621 from the previous year's value of $54,695.

The following chart displays the households in Binghamton, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

In 2021, the income inequality in New York was 0.493 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.136% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2021

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (8.22%)
Worked At Home (5.8%)

In 2021, 78.9% of workers in Binghamton, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.22%) and those who worked at home (5.8%).

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

20.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Binghamton, NY have a shorter commute time (20.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Binghamton, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Binghamton, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Binghamton, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Binghamton, NY (39.8k out of 237k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Binghamton, NY is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in 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

96.2% of the population of Binghamton, NY has health coverage, with 44.9% on employee plans, 22.4% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 1.02% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.76%

Uninsured

44.9%

Employer Coverage

22.4%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

1.02%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Binghamton, NY grew by 1.18% from 3.72% to 3.76%.

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