Yates County, NY

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2020 Population

24,981

0.12% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

40.7

0.732% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

13.5%

13.7% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$55,307

2.22% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$142,300

4.4% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

11,019

3.38% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Yates County, NY had a population of 25k people with a median age of 40.7 and a median household income of $55,307. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Yates County, NY declined from 25,011 to 24,981, a −0.12% decrease and its median household income declined from $56,563 to $55,307, a −2.22% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yates County, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.7%), White (Hispanic) (1.37%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.29%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.973%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.673%).

None of the households in Yates 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.

99.3% of the residents in Yates County, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yates County, NY are Keuka College (550 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Yates County, NY was $142,300, and the homeownership rate was 76.5%.

Most people in Yates County, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Yates County, NY was 2 cars per household.

Yates County, NY borders Ontario County, NY, Schuyler County, NY, Seneca County, NY, and Steuben County, NY.

United States New York Rochester, NY

Population & Diversity

Yates County, NY is home to a population of 25k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.72% of Yates County, NY residents were born outside of the country (430 people).

In 2020, there were 69.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.6k people) in Yates County, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 342 White (Hispanic) and 323 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.3% of Yates County, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Yates County, NY was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yates County, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
23.6k ± 77
White (Hispanic)
342 ± 99
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
323 ± 112

2.22%

Hispanic Population

555 people

2.22% of the people in Yates County, NY are hispanic (555 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Yates 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

1.72%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

430 people

2.08%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

519 people

As of 2020, 1.72% of Yates County, NY residents (430 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 Yates County, NY was 2.08%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
646 ± 147
Gulf War (2001-)
207 ± 88
Korea
146 ± 70

Yates County, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yates County, NY employs 11k people. The largest industries in Yates County, NY are Manufacturing (1,578 people), Educational Services (1,532 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,481 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($54,837), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,341), and Transportation & Warehousing ($50,060).

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

11k

2020 Value

± 616

−3.38%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Yates County, NY declined at a rate of −3.38%, from 11.4k employees to 11k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yates County, NY, are Management Occupations (1,191 people), Production Occupations (1,017 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (954 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yates County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

11k

2020 Value

± 616

−3.38%

1 Year decline

± 7.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Yates County, NY declined at a rate of −3.38%, from 11.4k employees to 11k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yates County, NY, are Manufacturing (1,578 people), Educational Services (1,532 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,481 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yates County, NY, though some of these residents may live in Yates County, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,848

Median earning men ± $1,986

$28,030

Median earning women ± $2,749

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($60,417), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($57,639), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Wholesale Trade ($46,250), Public Administration ($44,093), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,091).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

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

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

162
Manufacturing
99
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
94
Other Services, Except Public Administration

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

$119k
Manufacturing
$35.4k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$19.3k
Retail Trade

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

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

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

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

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

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

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

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yates County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.1%), followed by Other (1.82%).

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

Donald J. Trump (57.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.82%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Yates County, NY went to Donald J. Trump with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.1%), followed by Other (1.82%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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

Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

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

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Yates County, NY awarded 550 degrees. The student population of Yates County, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 620 male students and 1,954 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yates County, NY are White (446 and 81.7%), followed by Black or African American (31 and 5.68%), Hispanic or Latino (26 and 4.76%), and Unknown (25 and 4.58%).

The largest universities in Yates County, NY by number of degrees awarded are Keuka College (550 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Yates County, NY are Social Work (136 and 24.7%), General Business Administration & Management (93 and 16.9%), and Occupational Therapy (92 and 16.7%).

The median tuition cost in Yates County, NY for private four year colleges is $33,681.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Yates County, NY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,574 (24.1% men and 75.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,574 students enrolled in Yates County, NY, 24.1% men and 75.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,048 records, of which 77.1% were women and 22.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Occupational Therapy
45 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
111 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
57 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yates County, NY was Occupational Therapy with 45 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Keuka College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

550 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Keuka College with 550 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 121 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yates County, NY, which is 0.282 times less than the 429 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 446 degrees mean that there were 14.4 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 31 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 ($33,681) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,347) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,300) 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 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

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 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 Yates County, NY was $142,300 in 2020, which is 0.619 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $136,300 to $142,300, a 4.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Yates County, NY is 76.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Yates County, NY have an average commute time of 21.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yates County, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yates County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.59%.

Housing

Property

$142,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,589

$6,805

Median Property Taxes

±$405

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.5% of the housing units in Yates County, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yates 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 1504
Census Tract 1502

The following map shows all of the tracts in Yates 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.

$55,307

Median Household Income

± $3,435

8.9k

Number of Households

± 522

In 2020, the median household income of the 8.9k households in Yates County, NY declined from $55,307 from the previous year's value of $56,563.

The following chart displays the households in Yates 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 Yates 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 (70.5%)
Worked At Home (12.5%)
Carpooled (7.2%)

In 2020, 70.5% of workers in Yates County, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.5%) and those who carpooled to work (7.2%).

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

21.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yates County, NY have a shorter commute time (21.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.946% of the workforce in Yates County, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 14.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yates County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.59%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yates County, NY (3.22k out of 23.8k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

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

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 2022, 22.2% of the children was living in poverty in Yates County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.9%.

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 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 76 in Yates County, NY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 20.4 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

83.3% of the population of Yates County, NY has health coverage, with 35% on employee plans, 16.2% on Medicaid, 19.3% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.78% 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 Yates County, NY see 1916 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.44% decrease from the previous year (2070 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2065 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 854 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,916 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yates County, NY

Primary care physicians in Yates County, NY see an average of 1,916 patients per year. This represents a 7.44% decrease from the previous year (2,070 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.8% were men and 53.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.7%

Uninsured

35%

Employer Coverage

16.2%

Medicaid

19.3%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yates County, NY declined by 4.99% from 17.6% to 16.7%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 77.4 in Yates County, NY.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 29.5% in Yates County, NY.

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

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