Chenango County, NY

County

Demographics of Chenango

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

19.6%

Households with Children

26.2%

School Enrollment K-12

4,663

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 15.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.5%
Seniors (65+): 22.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.2%
High School / GED: 41.2%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.9%
Single Parents: 9.3%
Couples & Adults: 35.6%
Living Alone: 38.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.5%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 61.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 83.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 13.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.7%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.8%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 4.0%
Middle School (5-8): 5.1%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 80.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Chenango County

Neighborhoods in Chenango County

Neighborhood

Chenango, NY

East Guilford / Lathams Corners

Smithville Flats / Smithville Center

Union Valley / West Bainbridge

Lower Genegantslet Corner / Page Brook

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources