Broome County, NY

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2022 Population

198,365

0.114% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2022 Median Age

39.7

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

19.1%

1.82% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$58,317

8.03% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$139,200

13.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

87,302

1.21% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Broome County, NY had a population of 198k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $58,317. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Broome County, NY declined from 198,591 to 198,365, a −0.114% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,982 to $58,317, a 8.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Broome County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.92%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.7%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.63%).

None of the households in Broome County, 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.

96.5% of the residents in Broome County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Broome County, NY are Binghamton University (5,273 degrees awarded in 2022) and SUNY Broome Community College (736 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Broome County, NY was $139,200, and the homeownership rate was 64.8%.

Most people in Broome County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Broome County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Broome County, NY borders Chenango County, NY, Cortland County, NY, Delaware County, NY, Tioga County, NY, Susquehanna County, PA, and Wayne County, PA.

United States New York Binghamton, NY

Population & Diversity

Broome County, NY is home to a population of 198k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 7.53% of Broome County, NY residents were born outside of the country (14.9k people).

In 2022, there were 16.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (161k people) in Broome County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 9.91k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.77k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.5%

2022 Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 96.5% of Broome County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Broome County, NY was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Broome County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
161k ± 328
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
9.91k ± 836
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
9.77k ± 345

4.75%

Hispanic Population

9.43k people

4.75% of the people in Broome County, NY are hispanic (9.43k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
505,872 ± 17,239 people
China
415,960 ± 15,668 people
Jamaica
230,433 ± 11,717 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 505,872 New York residents, followed by China with 415,960 and Jamaica with 230,433.

Foreign-Born Population

7.53%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

7.23%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

14.4k people

As of 2022, 7.53% of Broome County, NY residents (14.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Broome County, NY was 7.23%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,962 ± 368
Gulf War (2001-)
1,564 ± 302
Gulf War (1990s)
1,329 ± 269

Broome County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Broome County, NY employs 87.3k people. The largest industries in Broome County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,139 people), Educational Services (13,840 people), and Retail Trade (10,725 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($69,276), Public Administration ($66,490), and Finance & Insurance ($58,885).

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $77,694. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

87.3k

2022 Value

± 2,276

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 3.62%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Broome County, NY grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 86.3k employees to 87.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Broome County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,554 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,443 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,943 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Broome County, 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.

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

87.3k

2022 Value

± 2,276

1.21%

1 Year growth

± 3.62%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Broome County, NY grew at a rate of 1.21%, from 86.3k employees to 87.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Broome County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (15,139 people), Educational Services (13,840 people), and Retail Trade (10,725 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Broome County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Broome County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,462

Median earning men ± $1,621

$34,763

Median earning women ± $1,265

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Information ($80,357), Public Administration ($75,124), and Manufacturing ($61,205).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($56,411), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,165), and Wholesale Trade ($47,885).

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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,640
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
887
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
868
Retail Trade

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Broome County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.8%), followed by Other (1.69%).

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.8%)
Republican Party
Other (1.69%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Broome County, NY went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.8%), followed by Other (1.69%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Broome County, NY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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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 2022, universities in Broome County, NY awarded 6,060 degrees. The student population of Broome County, NY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 11,186 male students and 12,748 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Broome County, NY are White (3,684 and 66.1%), followed by Asian (768 and 13.8%), Hispanic or Latino (561 and 10.1%), and Black or African American (283 and 5.08%).

The largest universities in Broome County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Binghamton University (5,273 and 87%) and SUNY Broome Community College (736 and 12.1%).

The most popular majors in Broome County, NY are General Biological Sciences (466 and 7.69%), General Psychology (326 and 5.38%), and General Business Administration & Management (297 and 4.9%).

The median tuition costs in Broome County, NY are $16,500 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 2022 in Broome County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 41.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 23,934 (46.7% men and 53.3% 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 2022 there were 23,934 students enrolled in Broome County, NY, 46.7% men and 53.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 13,209 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
443 degrees awarded
General Psychology
310 degrees awarded
Neuroscience
237 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Broome County, NY was General Biological Sciences with 443 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Binghamton University
5,273 degrees awarded
SUNY Broome Community College
736 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Binghamton University with 5,273 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 2,807 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Broome County, NY, which is 0.863 times less than the 3,253 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,684 degrees mean that there were 4.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 768 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 ($16,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,293) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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

Measure

In 2022, 1.7% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.75% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (4.04M), Bachelors Degree (3.33M), and Some college (2.79M).

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 Broome County, NY was $139,200 in 2022, which is 0.494 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $122,200 to $139,200, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Broome County, NY is 64.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Broome County, NY have an average commute time of 19.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Broome County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Broome County, NY is $58,317. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Broome County, NY was Census Tract 130 with a value of $101,202, followed by Census Tract 146 and Census Tract 121.01, with respective values of $100,726 and $93,594.

In 2023, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broome County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.607%.

Housing

Property

$139,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,710

$52,748

Median Property Taxes

±$1,564

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 Broome County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

64.8%

Homeownership

2022

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 64.8% of the housing units in Broome County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 130
Census Tract 146
Census Tract 121.01

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Broome County, NY was Census Tract 130 with a value of $101,202, followed by Census Tract 146 and Census Tract 121.01, with respective values of $100,726 and $93,594.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Broome County, 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.

$58,317

Median Household Income

± $1,761

81.3k

Number of Households

± 2,086

In 2022, the median household income of the 81.3k households in Broome County, NY grew to $58,317 from the previous year's value of $53,982.

The following chart displays the households in Broome County, 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 Broome County, NY is from New York.

0.494

2022 Wage GINI in New York

0.493

2021 Wage GINI in New York

In 2022, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.125% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2022

Drove Alone (75.5%)
Carpooled (8.72%)
Worked At Home (7.01%)

In 2022, 75.5% of workers in Broome County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.72%) and those who worked at home (7.01%).

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

19.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Broome County, NY have a shorter commute time (19.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Broome County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Broome County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator grew 0.607%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

19.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Broome County, NY (36k out of 189k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. 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 Broome County, NY is White, followed by Black and Asian.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 17.6% of the children was living in poverty in Broome County, NY. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 6.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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 Broome County, NY has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 23.2% on Medicaid, 15% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 0.977% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Broome County, NY see 1162 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.599% decrease from the previous year (1169 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1450 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 416 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,162 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Broome County, NY

Primary care physicians in Broome County, NY see an average of 1,162 patients per year. This represents a 0.599% decrease from the previous year (1,169 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 23.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.77%

Uninsured

43.5%

Employer Coverage

23.2%

Medicaid

15%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

0.977%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Broome County, NY declined by 4.16% from 3.93% to 3.77%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.7 in Broome County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Broome County, NY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.7% in Broome County, NY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Broome County, NY.