Chemung County's estimated 2026 population is 80,787 with a growth rate of -0.2% 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 -9.12% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Chemung County includes 85.76% White, 5.93% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (85.76%)
Black or African American (5.93%)
Two or more races (5.46%)
Asian (1.53%)
Other race (0.99%)
Native American (0.33%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,013 | 85.76% |
| Black or African American | 4,913 | 5.93% |
| Two or more races | 4,521 | 5.46% |
| Asian | 1,263 | 1.53% |
| Other race | 819 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 276 | 0.33% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Chemung County's average per capita income is $46,139. Household income levels show a median of $63,469. The poverty rate stands at 15.76%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $100,075 | $116,970 |
| Families | $81,566 | $98,767 |
| Households | $63,469 | $83,801 |
| Non Families | $41,112 | $58,941 |
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