Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY

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2024 Population

137,148

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11.4%

0.721% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$70,098

1.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$161,000

8.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

61,499

4.11% 1-year decline

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4.61% of the households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, 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.

98.7% of the residents in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY are Genesee Community College (515 degrees awarded in 2023) and Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (39 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was $161,000, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

Most people in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY borders Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, Erie County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, Erie County (South) PUMA, NY, Livingston & Ontario Counties PUMA, NY, and Cattaraugus & Allegany Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 137k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.93% of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (4.03k people).

In 2024, there were 25.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (119k people) in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.64k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.02k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (3,600 households), Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (540 households), and German (381 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,404

Women

49%

70,285

Men

51%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 137,689 inhabitants, with 51% men, and 49% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

98.7%

2024 Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.7% of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
119k ± 451
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.64k ± 335
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.02k ± 350

4.71%

Hispanic Population

6.46k people

4.71% of the people in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (6.46k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,021 ± 782 people
Canada
272 ± 405 people
United Kingdom, not specified
224 ± 367 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was Mexico, the natal country of 1,021 Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Canada with 272 and United Kingdom, not specified with 224.

Foreign-Born Population

2.93%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.03k people

2.84%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.91k people

As of 2024, 2.93% of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY residents (4.03k 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 Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was 2.84%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,600 households (2.76%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
540 households (0.414%)
German
381 households (0.292%)

4.61% of the households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.76% of the households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,040 ± 340
Gulf War (2001-)
1,774 ± 352
Gulf War (1990s)
1,114 ± 213

Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.71 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY.

Economy

The economy of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY employs 61.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY were Elementary & secondary schools (5,205 people), Construction (4,286 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,014 people), and the highest paying industries were Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers ($185,691), Other health care services ($140,676), and Advertising, public relations & related services ($115,978).

Males in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,056. The income inequality in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.408, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,928

Women

47%

32,571

Men

53%

The workforce of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 was 61,499 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

61.5k

2023 Value

−4.11%

1 Year decline

± −4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −4.11%, from 64.1k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY, are Registered nurses (1,811 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,575 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,554 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

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

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.5k

2023 Value

−4.11%

1 Year decline

± −4.11%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −4.11%, from 64.1k employees to 61.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,205 people), Construction (4,286 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,014 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,588

Median earning men ± $1,559

$38,513

Median earning women ± $1,179

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($80,781), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,147), and Information ($61,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($55,850), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,295), and Wholesale Trade ($46,200).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.74%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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

Education

In 2023, universities in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY awarded 554 degrees. The student population of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,693 male students and 2,656 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY are White (413 and 78.8%), Black or African American (52 and 9.92%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 4.96%), and Two or More Races (21 and 4.01%).

The largest universities in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Genesee Community College (515 and 93%) and Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (39 and 7.04%).

The most popular majors in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY are General Studies (109 and 19.7%), Registered Nursing (99 and 17.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (43 and 7.76%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 4,349 students enrolled in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,978 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
109 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
99 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was General Studies with 109 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Genesee Community College
515 degrees awarded
Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
39 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Genesee Community College with 515 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 158 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.399 times less than the 396 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 413 degrees mean that there were 7.94 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 52 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

Public, 2-year ($5,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,495) 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

Measure

In 2023, 1.29% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (42.2k), Some college (21k), and Secondary Education (15.2k).

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 Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was $161,000 in 2024, which is 0.484 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $148,700 to $161,000, a 8.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 24.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$161,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,469

$43,360

Median Property Taxes

±$1,230

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 Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.3%

Homeownership

2024

60.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.3% of the housing units in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

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

$70,098

Median Household Income

± $1,597

57.5k

Number of Households

± 1,583

In 2024, the median household income of the 57.5k households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY grew to $70,098 from the previous year's value of $69,062.

The following chart displays the households in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, 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

0.408

2023 Wage GINI in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY

0.425

2022 Wage GINI in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY

In 2023, the income inequality in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was 0.408 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.8% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.4%)
Worked At Home (7.93%)
Carpooled (7.67%)

In 2024, 78.4% of workers in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.93%) and those who carpooled to work (7.67%).

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

24.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (24.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.04% of the workforce in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY (14.9k out of 131k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Two Or More 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

95.6% of the population of Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 1.56% 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, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,245 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,245 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 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 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.1% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.44%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

1.56%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY declined by 0.131% from 4.45% to 4.44%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Genesee, Orleans & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.