Chemung County, NY

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2020 Population

84,115

0.919% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

41.3

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

14.7%

5.7% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$54,883

0.104% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$108,900

2.93% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

37,409

0.204% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Chemung County, NY had a population of 84.1k people with a median age of 41.3 and a median household income of $54,883. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Chemung County, NY declined from 84,895 to 84,115, a −0.919% decrease and its median household income declined from $54,940 to $54,883, a −0.104% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chemung County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (85.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.66%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.65%), White (Hispanic) (1.76%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.51%).

None of the households in Chemung 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.

98.2% of the residents in Chemung County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Chemung County, NY are Elmira College (256 degrees awarded in 2020), Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES (72 degrees), and Arnot Ogden Medical Center (11 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Chemung County, NY was $108,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.2%. Most people in Chemung County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Chemung County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Chemung County, NY borders Schuyler County, NY, Steuben County, NY, Tioga County, NY, Tompkins County, NY, Bradford County, PA, and Tioga County, PA.

United States New York Elmira, NY

Diversity

Chemung County, NY is home to a population of 84.1k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.18% of Chemung County, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.67k people).

In 2020, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (72k people) in Chemung County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.77k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.07k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chemung County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
72k ± 292
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.77k ± 379
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.07k ± 509

3.24%

Hispanic Population

2.73k people

3.24% of the people in Chemung County, NY are hispanic (2.73k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.18%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.67k people

3.02%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.57k people

As of 2020, 3.18% of Chemung County, NY residents (2.67k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chemung County, NY was 3.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 4.7

In 2020, the median age of all people in Chemung County, NY was 41.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Chemung County, NY are getting staying the same age. In 2019, the average age of all Chemung County, NY residents was 41.

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
495,720 ± 17,065 people
China
408,272 ± 15,522 people
Jamaica
227,326 ± 11,637 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 495,720 New York residents, followed by China with 408,272 and Jamaica with 227,326.

Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 98.2% of Chemung County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Chemung County, NY was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,223 ± 303
Gulf War (1990s)
955 ± 292
Gulf War (2001-)
911 ± 215

Chemung County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for New York. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in New York, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in New York. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of New York across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Chemung County, NY is $54,883. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Chemung County, NY was Census Tract 109 with a value of $76,474, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $67,926 and $64,444.

Males in New York have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $66,479. The income inequality in New York (measured using the Gini index) is 0.494, which is higher than than the national average.

The economy of Chemung County, NY employs 37.4k people. The largest industries in Chemung County, NY are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,920 people), Manufacturing (5,408 people), and Retail Trade (4,809 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($115,547), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,184), and Public Administration ($66,152).

Wages

Median Household Income

$54,883

2020 value

± $2,149

−0.104%

1 Year Growth

± 5.42%

Households in Chemung County, NY have a median annual income of $54,883, which is less than the median annual income of $64,994 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,940 in 2019, which represents a −0.104% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Chemung County, NY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$85,171

Average Male Salary in New York

± $1,267

$66,479

Average Female Salary in New York

± $926

In 2020, full-time male employees in New York made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in New York

White
$72,560 ± $946
Asian
$70,995 ± $2,574
Two or More Races
$56,378 ± $2,889

In 2020 the highest paid race/ethnicity of New York workers was White. These workers were paid 1.02 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in New York.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in New York by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.494

2020 Wage GINI in New York

0.497

2019 Wage GINI in New York

In 2020, the income inequality in New York was 0.494 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2019 to 2020, 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 109
Census Tract 102
Census Tract 106

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Chemung County, NY was Census Tract 109 with a value of $76,474, followed by Census Tract 102 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $67,926 and $64,444.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chemung County, NY (11.7k out of 79.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
8,955 ± 657
Two Or More
1,155 ± 284
Black
1,121 ± 313

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chemung County, NY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

37.4k

2020 Value

± 1,371

0.204%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chemung County, NY grew at a rate of 0.204%, from 37.3k employees to 37.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chemung County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,848 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,993 people), and Management Occupations (2,868 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chemung County, NY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Chemung County, NY, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,848 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,993 people), and Management Occupations (2,868 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Chemung County, NY has an unusually high number of residents working as Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2.25 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (1.49 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.4 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Chemung County, NY, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,138), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($75,330), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($71,931).

Industries

Employment by Industries

37.4k

2020 Value

± 1,371

0.204%

1 Year growth

± 4.85%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chemung County, NY grew at a rate of 0.204%, from 37.3k employees to 37.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chemung County, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,920 people), Manufacturing (5,408 people), and Retail Trade (4,809 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chemung County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Chemung County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Chemung County, NY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,920 people), Manufacturing (5,408 people), and Retail Trade (4,809 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Chemung County, NY has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.44 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.4 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.32 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Chemung County, NY, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($115,547), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($71,184), and Public Administration ($66,152).

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 $140B, followed by Electronics ($74.5B) and Mixed freight ($67.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$818B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

98% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $818B. This is expected to increase 98% 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
$67.2B
Pennsylvania
$49.9B
California
$31.3B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $67.2B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.9B and California and $31.3B.

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 Chemung County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 55.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.9%), followed by Other (1.49%). The most partisan county was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

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 27 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.49%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Chemung County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 55.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.9%), followed by Other (1.49%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of New York.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Chemung County, NY

55.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in New York

New York County, NY
86% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Bronx County, NY
82.2% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)
Kings County, NY
76.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in New York was New York County, NY with 86% of the vote going to Joseph R Biden Jr. running for the Democratic Party.

The following map shows the counties in New York colored by their party leaning.

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 Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 27 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 2020, universities in Chemung County, NY awarded 339 degrees. The student population of Chemung County, NY is skewed towards women, with 271 male students and 645 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Chemung County, NY are White (280 and 85.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (18 and 5.47%), Black or African American (10 and 3.04%), and Unknown (9 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Chemung County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Elmira College (256 and 75.5%), Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES (72 and 21.2%), and Arnot Ogden Medical Center (11 and 3.24%).

The most popular majors in Chemung County, NY are Registered Nursing (53 and 15.6%), General Business Administration & Management (51 and 15%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (41 and 12.1%).

The median tuition cost in Chemung County, NY for private four year colleges is $34,578.

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
46 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
19 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Chemung County, NY was Registered Nursing with 46 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Elmira College
256 degrees awarded
Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
72 degrees awarded
Arnot Ogden Medical Center
11 degrees awarded

$34,578

Median Private

In 2020, the Chemung County, NY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Elmira College with 256 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

253

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 86 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Chemung County, NY, which is 0.34 times less than the 253 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Chemung County, NY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
280 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded
Black or African American
10 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Chemung County, NY was White students. These 280 degrees mean that there were 15.6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 18 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chemung County, NY was $108,900 in 2020, which is 0.474 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $105,800 to $108,900, a 2.93% increase. The homeownership rate in Chemung County, NY is 67.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.4%. People in Chemung County, NY have an average commute time of 19.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chemung County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$108,900

2020 Median

± $3,564

$105,800

2019 Median

± $2,993

In 2020, the median property value in Chemung County, NY grew to to $108,900 from the previous year's value of $105,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Chemung County, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chemung County, NY the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$54,883

Median Household Income

± $2,149

34.3k

Number of Households

± 1,257

In 2020, the median household income of the 34.3k households in Chemung County, NY declined from $54,883 from the previous year's value of $54,940.

The following chart displays the households in Chemung 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Chemung County, NY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chemung County, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

67.2%

2020 Homeownership

68.3%

2019 Homeownership

In 2020, 67.2% of the housing units in Chemung County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.4%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Chemung County, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

19.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chemung County, NY have a shorter commute time (19.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Chemung County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.8%)
Carpooled (8.46%)
Worked At Home (3.65%)

In 2020, 81.8% of workers in Chemung County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.46%) and those who worked at home (3.65%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

95.5% of the population of Chemung County, NY has health coverage, with 45.3% on employee plans, 22.8% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in New York was $9,778 in 2014. This is a 4.57% increase from the previous year ($9,351).

Primary care physicians in Chemung County, NY see 1316 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1316 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1636 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Orleans County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.7%). Additionally, Chenango County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.3%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,316 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Chemung County, NY

Primary care physicians in Chemung County, NY see an average of 1,316 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,316 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$9,778

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in New York

$5,338

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,803

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,179

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in New York (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.57%, from $9,351 to $9,778.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.52%

Uninsured

45.3%

Employer Coverage

22.8%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chemung County, NY grew by 5.99% from 4.27% to 4.52%.

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