Penn Yan is a village located in Yates County, New York. Penn Yan has a 2026 population of 4,978. It is also the county seat of Yates County. Penn Yan is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,115 in 2020.
The median household income in Penn Yan is $60,190 with a poverty rate of 12.83%. The median age in Penn Yan is 48.5 years: 42 years for males, and 53 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 48.5 years
Female: 53 years
Male: 42 years
There are 3,954 adults, (1,426 of whom are seniors) in Penn Yan.
Female: 2,448 (51.9%)
Male: 2,266 (48.1%)
The racial composition of Penn Yan includes 89.97% White, 4.41% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,241 | 89.97% |
| Other race | 208 | 4.41% |
| Two or more races | 135 | 2.86% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 2.04% |
| Asian | 34 | 0.72% |
Penn Yan 's average per capita income is $40,170. Household income levels show a median of $60,190. The poverty rate stands at 12.83%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $78,245 | - |
| Families | $71,719 | $92,877 |
| Households | $60,190 | $75,372 |
| Non Families | $38,023 | $50,229 |
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