Steuben County, NY

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2020 Population

95,843

0.6% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2018 Median Age

42.6

0.472% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

12.7%

7.08% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$55,349

3.14% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$104,200

4.62% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

43,759

2.15% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Steuben County, NY had a population of 95.8k people with a median age of 42.6 and a median household income of $55,349. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Steuben County, NY declined from 96,422 to 95,843, a −0.6% decrease and its median household income grew from $53,663 to $55,349, a 3.14% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Steuben County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (93.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.52%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.35%), and White (Hispanic) (1.19%).

None of the households in Steuben 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 Steuben County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Steuben County, NY are SUNY Corning Community College (473 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Steuben County, NY was $104,200, and the homeownership rate was 73%.

Most people in Steuben County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22 minutes. The average car ownership in Steuben County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Steuben County, NY borders Allegany County, NY, Chemung County, NY, Livingston County, NY, Ontario County, NY, Schuyler County, NY, Yates County, NY, Potter County, PA, and Tioga County, PA.

Population & Diversity

Steuben County, NY is home to a population of 95.8k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.49% of Steuben County, NY residents were born outside of the country (3.34k people).

In 2018, there were 61.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (90.9k people) in Steuben County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.48k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.2%

2020 Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

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

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Steuben County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
90.9k ± 42
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.48k ± 87
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.47k ± 187

1.62%

Hispanic Population

1.57k people

1.62% of the people in Steuben County, NY are hispanic (1.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Steuben 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
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.

Foreign-Born Population

3.49%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

3.21%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.09k people

As of 2020, 3.49% of Steuben County, NY residents (3.34k 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 Steuben County, NY was 3.21%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,540 ± 247
Gulf War (2001-)
1,168 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
1,112 ± 190

Steuben County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Steuben County, NY employs 43.8k people. The largest industries in Steuben County, NY are Manufacturing (8,283 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,441 people), and Educational Services (4,886 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($65,474), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($65,417), and Utilities ($61,635).

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.

Employment

Occupations

43.8k

2020 Value

± 1,147

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.43%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Steuben County, NY grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 42.8k employees to 43.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Steuben County, NY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,190 people), Management Occupations (3,940 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,769 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Steuben 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

43.8k

2020 Value

± 1,147

2.15%

1 Year growth

± 3.43%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Steuben County, NY grew at a rate of 2.15%, from 42.8k employees to 43.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Steuben County, NY, are Manufacturing (8,283 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,441 people), and Educational Services (4,886 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Steuben County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Steuben County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,028

Median earning men ± $1,034

$30,333

Median earning women ± $922

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,693), Information ($60,150), and Manufacturing ($55,707).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($54,783), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,607), and Public Administration ($44,542).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

544
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
422
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
406
Retail Trade

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

$753k
Manufacturing
$462k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$199k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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 $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 Steuben County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.9%), followed by Other (1.47%).

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 Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.9%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.47%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Steuben County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (33.9%), followed by Other (1.47%).

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

Senators 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 Representatives Elections

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 Steuben County, NY awarded 473 degrees. The student population of Steuben County, NY in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 1,679 male students and 2,384 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Steuben County, NY are White (411 and 87.3%), followed by Two or More Races (14 and 2.97%), Asian (12 and 2.55%), and Black or African American (11 and 2.34%).

The largest universities in Steuben County, NY by number of degrees awarded are SUNY Corning Community College (473 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Steuben County, NY are Humanistic Studies (122 and 25.8%), Registered Nursing (75 and 15.9%), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (53 and 11.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 4,063 students enrolled in Steuben County, NY, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Unknown with 2,057 records, of which 55.7% were women and 44.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Humanistic Studies
122 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
53 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Steuben County, NY was Humanistic Studies with 122 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

SUNY Corning Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

473 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was SUNY Corning Community College with 473 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 179 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Steuben County, NY, which is 0.609 times less than the 294 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 411 degrees mean that there were 29.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 14 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 ($5,068) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($756) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) 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 2020, 1.36% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (4.01M), Bachelors Degree (3.13M), and Some college (2.8M).

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 Steuben County, NY was $104,200 in 2020, which is 0.453 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $99,600 to $104,200, a 4.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Steuben County, NY is 73%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Steuben County, NY have an average commute time of 22 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Steuben County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Steuben County, NY is $55,349. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Steuben County, NY was Census Tract 9629 with a value of $95,000, followed by Census Tract 9630 and Census Tract 9628, with respective values of $77,125 and $71,396.

In 2021, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Steuben County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.732%.

Housing

Property

$104,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,575

$29,258

Median Property Taxes

±$826

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

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

Rent vs Own

73%

Homeownership

2020

60.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 73% of the housing units in Steuben County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Steuben 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 9629
Census Tract 9630
Census Tract 9628

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Steuben County, NY was Census Tract 9629 with a value of $95,000, followed by Census Tract 9630 and Census Tract 9628, with respective values of $77,125 and $71,396.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Steuben 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.

$55,349

Median Household Income

± $1,418

40.1k

Number of Households

± 1,116

In 2020, the median household income of the 40.1k households in Steuben County, NY grew to $55,349 from the previous year's value of $53,663.

The following chart displays the households in Steuben 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 Steuben 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (78.9%)
Carpooled (9.89%)
Worked At Home (5.58%)

In 2020, 78.9% of workers in Steuben County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.89%) and those who worked at home (5.58%).

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

22 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Steuben County, NY have a shorter commute time (22 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Steuben County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Steuben 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 Steuben County, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Steuben County, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 12.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Steuben County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 0.732%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Steuben County, NY (12k out of 94.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower 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 most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Steuben County, NY is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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 2021, 21.8% of the children was living in poverty in Steuben County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.9%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 178 in Steuben County, NY. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator grew 28.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.6% of the population of Steuben County, NY has health coverage, with 44.4% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 13.9% on Medicare, 12.6% on non-group plans, and 1.76% 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 Steuben County, NY see 1742 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.94% increase from the previous year (1660 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2725 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 507 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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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Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,742 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Steuben County, NY

Primary care physicians in Steuben County, NY see an average of 1,742 patients per year. This represents a 4.94% increase from the previous year (1,660 patients).

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

Community Mobility

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

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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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.8% under 18 years, 18.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.43%

Uninsured

44.4%

Employer Coverage

21.9%

Medicaid

13.9%

Medicare

12.6%

Non-Group

1.76%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Steuben County, NY declined by 0.474% from 5.46% to 5.43%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.8 in Steuben County, NY.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, 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 34.6% in Steuben County, NY.

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

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