Poverty Rate in Chemung County, New York
In Chemung County, New York, an estimated 12,348 of 78,006 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Chemung County, New York?
The poverty rate in Chemung County, New York is 15.8%.
- How many people in Chemung County, New York live in poverty?
In Chemung County, New York, an estimated 12,348 of 78,006 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Chemung County, New York compare to the average for New York?
The poverty rate in Chemung County, New York is 10.49% higher than the New York average. In Chemung County, New York, an estimated 15.8% of 78,006 people live in poverty. In New York, 14.3% of 19,185,089 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Chemung County, New York compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Chemung County, New York is 25.4% higher than the US average. In Chemung County, New York, an estimated 15.8% of 78,006 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Poverty Rate by City
- Big Flats, New York 3.6% of 5,841 people.
- Breesport, New York 0% of 864 people.
- Elmira, New York 27.6% of 23,592 people.
- Elmira Heights, New York 22% of 4,224 people.
- Erin, New York 15.6% of 449 people.
Hispanic
54.3% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Chemung County, New York
2021
54.3% of 3 thousand people
White
17.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Chemung County, New York
2023
17.9% of 68 thousand people
Black or African American
29.5% Poverty Rate for Black People in Chemung County, New York
2023
29.5% of 5 thousand people
Two or more races
5.8% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Chemung County, New York
2023
5.8% of 3 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
17% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Chemung County, New York
2023
17% of 67 thousand people
Under 18 years
24.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
24.8% of 17 thousand people
Under 5 years
28.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
28.5% of 4 thousand people
5 to 17 years
23.8% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
23.8% of 13 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
24.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
24.6% of 17 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.5% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
17.5% of 46 thousand people
18 to 34 years
19.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
19.2% of 15 thousand people
35 to 64 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
16.7% of 31 thousand people
60 years and over
15.1% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Chemung County, New York
2023
15.1% of 21 thousand people
65 years and over
13% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Chemung County, New York
2023
13% of 16 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
15.7% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Chemung County, New York
2023
15.7% of 56 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
28.5% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Chemung County, New York
2023
28.5% of 4 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.8% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Chemung County, New York
2023
22.8% of 20 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Chemung County, New York
2023
15% of 17 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Chemung County, New York
2023
4.6% of 16 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
10.9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
10.9% of 40 thousand people
Employed
9.7% Poverty Rate for employed people in Chemung County, New York
2023
9.7% of 37 thousand people
Male
7.2% Poverty Rate for employed men in Chemung County, New York
2023
7.2% of 18 thousand people
Female
12.1% Poverty Rate for employed women in Chemung County, New York
2023
12.1% of 19 thousand people
Unemployed
32.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Chemung County, New York
2023
32.8% of 2 thousand people
Male
36.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Chemung County, New York
2023
36.5% of 2 thousand people
Female
22.5% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Chemung County, New York
2023
22.5% of 586 people
Population 16 years and over
16.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Chemung County, New York
2023
16.4% of 63 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.1% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Chemung County, New York
2023
4.1% of 26 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
22.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Chemung County, New York
2023
22.4% of 15 thousand people
Did not work
26.2% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Chemung County, New York
2023
26.2% of 23 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Chemung County, New York
2023
26.9% of 19 thousand people
Male
24.6% Poverty Rate for single men in Chemung County, New York
2023
24.6% of 10 thousand people
Female
29.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Chemung County, New York
2023
29.2% of 10 thousand people
18 to 24 years
42.7% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
42.7% of 2 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.1% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
16.1% of 3 thousand people
35 to 44 years
33.6% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
33.6% of 2 thousand people
45 to 54 years
16.7% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
16.7% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
40.3% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
40.3% of 3 thousand people
65 to 74 years
28.4% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Chemung County, New York
2023
28.4% of 4 thousand people
75 years and over
16% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Chemung County, New York
2023
16% of 3 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.6% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Chemung County, New York
2023
1.6% of 7 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
36% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Chemung County, New York
2023
36% of 4 thousand people
Did not work
42.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Chemung County, New York
2023
42.4% of 8 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
18.1% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Chemung County, New York
2023
18.1%
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