Chemung County's estimated 2026 population is 79,993 with a growth rate of -0.52% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chemung County is the 33rd largest county in New York. The 2010 population was 88,895 and has seen a growth of -10.01% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42 years
Female: 42.9 years
Male: 40.3 years
There are 64,978 adults, (16,693 of whom are seniors) in Chemung County.
Female: 41,303 (50.3%)
Male: 40,844 (49.7%)
The racial composition of Chemung County includes 84.99% White, 6.52% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69,816 | 84.99% |
| Black or African American | 5,355 | 6.52% |
| Two or more races | 4,559 | 5.55% |
| Asian | 1,271 | 1.55% |
| Other race | 865 | 1.05% |
| Native American | 261 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.02% |
Chemung County's average per capita income is $47,557. Household income levels show a median of $63,716. The poverty rate stands at 16.31%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,367 | $121,484 |
| Families | $83,159 | $103,558 |
| Households | $63,716 | $86,374 |
| Non Families | $43,801 | $59,467 |
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