Penn Yan Population

1860–2026

5,269

2026 projection

4.2% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Penn Yan. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,269-30.06%
20255,272+1683.29%
20245,104+220.43%
20235,082+370.73%
20225,045-420.83%
20215,087+310.61%
20205,056-250.49%
20195,081-90.18%
20185,090-170.33%
20175,107-50.10%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Penn Yan is growing faster than Yates County and New York, and about as fast as the U.S.

  • Penn Yan+3.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • New York−0.6%
  • Yates County−0.8%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Penn Yan Demographics

48.5median age

Median age

Female53 yrs
Male42 yrs

Adults

3,954
1,426 seniors (65+) · 36% of adults2,528 other adults

Sex

Female 51.9% · 2,448Male 48.1% · 2,266

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 47 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Penn Yan Income

$60,190median household income

Median household income

$60,190

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$40,170

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

12.8%

About 1 in 8 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Penn Yan Marital Status

41% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married41%42%39%
Never married31%43%21%
Divorced17%10%23%
Widowed10%2%16%
Separated2%3%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201