Broome County, NY Demographics
What is the population of Broome County?
There are 206,274 residents in Broome County, with a median age of 42. Of this, 49.45% are males and 50.55% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.86% of the resident pool in Broome County, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.72%. Additionally, 3.42% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 174,511 people in Broome County currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 206,274 | -0.1% |
| Male Population | 102,001 | -0.2% |
| Female Population | 104,273 | -0.0% |
Male Population 49.45%
Female Population 50.55%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42 | -2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 189,481 | -0.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,734 | 0.1% |
| Not Citizen | 7,059 | 6.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.86%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.72%
Not Citizen 3.42%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,317 | -20.1% |
| Moved from Same County | 17,185 | -3.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,791 | -0.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,584 | 4.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 174,511 | 0.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.64%
Moved from Same County 8.41%
Moved from Same State 3.81%
Moved from Different State 1.75%
Same House as Last Year 85.38%
What are the employment statistics in Broome County?
White-collar workers make up 81.07% of the working population in Broome County, while blue-collar employees account for 18.93%. There are also 6,656 entrepreneurs in Broome County (7.32% of the workforce); 52,960 workers employed in private companies (58.28%); and 19,777 people working in governmental institutions (21.76%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 73,666 | 1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 17,205 | 1.0% |
White Collar 81.07%
Blue Collar 18.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 6,656 | 6.8% |
| Private Companies | 52,960 | -1.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 19,777 | 1.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 11,478 | 7.9% |
Self Employees 7.32%
Private Companies 58.28%
Governmental Workers 21.76%
Not for Profit Companies 12.63%
How many households are there in Broome County?
There are a total of 84,871 households in Broome County, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.81% of these Broome County households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.19%. Additionally, 24.01% of households have children and 75.99% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 84,871 | 0.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 48,219 | -0.8% |
| Non-Family Households | 36,652 | 2.3% |
Family Households 56.81%
Non-Family Households 43.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,374 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 64,497 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 24.01%
Households without Children 75.99%
What are the median and average incomes in Broome County?
The average annual household income in Broome County is $77,489, while the median household income sits at $60,690 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $64,250, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $70,978. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,611 and $50,313, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $77,489 | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income | $60,690 | 5.3% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 158,594 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Broome County?
There are 96,831 housing units in Broome County, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 84,871 occupied housing units in Broome County, 65.61% are owner-occupied, while 34.39% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 53.21% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $136,400. In general, housing costs reach $922 per month in Broome County.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 96,831 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 27,476 | 0.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8,527 | -3.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14,419 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 12,746 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,267 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9,664 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 5,810 | -3.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,603 | -2.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,296 | 13.1% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 23 | -20.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 84,871 | 0.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 55,682 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $29,189 | 1.2% |
Owner Occupied 65.61%
Renter Occupied 34.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 29,627 | 0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 26,055 | 0.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $136,400 | 15.6% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $114,300 | 5.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $922 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 53.21%
Without Mortgage 46.79%
What is the level of education in Broome County?
Approximately 35.35% of the population in Broome County holds a high school degree (that's 60,598 residents), while 24.5% have attained a college certificate (42,000 locals) and 14.61% have a bachelor's degree (25,045 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,178 | -9.1% |
| Some High School | 60,598 | -0.0% |
| Some College | 42,000 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 19,766 | -0.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25,045 | 1.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 19,843 | 2.6% |
No High School 2.44%
Some High School 35.35%
Some College 24.5%
Associate Degree 11.53%
Bachelor's Degree 14.61%
Graduate Degree 11.57%
What is the marital status of Broome County residents?
A total of 67,256 people in Broome County have never been married (which represents 37.91% of the total population), while 78,134 of them are wedded (44.04%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 3,318 (1.87%) and 18,131 (10.22%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 67,256 | 3.2% |
| Married | 78,134 | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3,318 | -8.8% |
| Widowed | 10,593 | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 18,131 | 18,131.0% |
Never Married 37.91%
Married 44.04%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 5.97%
Divorced 10.22%
What are the most common means of transportation in Broome County?
The top three means of transportation people in Broome County use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 74,572 residents commute by car, 3,391 prefer going to work by walking and 2,509 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 74,572 | -1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 2,509 | 8.6% |
| Bicycle | 342 | -1.2% |
| Motorcycle | 74 | -19.6% |
| TaxiCab | 320 | 1.9% |
| Walk | 3,391 | 13.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Broome County by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13795 | 2,954 | 1,501 | $53,285.00 | $70,214.00 |
| 13787 | 3,067 | 1,356 | $70,655.00 | $74,065.00 |
| 13790 | 18,584 | 8,013 | $54,014.00 | $73,518.00 |
| 13754 | 2,656 | 1,151 | $51,958.00 | $75,477.00 |
| 13760 | 43,240 | 19,223 | $60,690.00 | $82,431.00 |
| 13777 | 396 | 156 | $74,500.00 | $91,751.00 |
| 13730 | 2,871 | 1,298 | $66,096.00 | $70,099.00 |
| 13744 | 1,359 | 427 | $61,250.00 | $69,815.00 |
| 13746 | 2,142 | 962 | $57,426.00 | $83,117.00 |
| 13748 | 3,760 | 1,678 | $72,531.00 | $83,187.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.