Binghamton, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Binghamton, New York is 47,357 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $44,331, the median home value is $117,400, and the median age is 35.1.
The population has declined 1.2% since 2010 (47,348 → 46,773).
47,357
Population
4519
People / sq mi
$44,331
Median Income
$117,400
Median Home Value
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Binghamton covers 10.5 sq mi of land at 4519 people per square mile.
About Binghamton, NY
The poverty rate is what most separates Binghamton from the typical city: 21.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 47,357 residents, Binghamton is a city in New York. It ranks #19 among cities in New York by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $44,331, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 21.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $117,400, with typical rent around $867.
Roughly 30.8% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 8.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Binghamton: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Binghamton city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Binghamton city had a population of 47,348 in 2010 and 46,773 in 2024, a -1.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 47,779 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: -0.07%.
46,773
Population (2024)
47,348
Population (2010)
47,779
Peak (2020)
-0.07%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,348 |
| 2011 | 46,993 |
| 2012 | 46,772 |
| 2013 | 46,530 |
| 2014 | 46,306 |
| 2015 | 45,927 |
| 2016 | 45,522 |
| 2017 | 45,044 |
| 2018 | 44,798 |
| 2019 | 44,399 |
| 2020 | 47,779 |
| 2021 | 47,460 |
| 2022 | 47,054 |
| 2023 | 46,765 |
| 2024 | 46,773 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 67.6% |
| Black or African American | 13.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$44,331
Median Household Income
$30,230
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$117,400
Median Home Value
$867
Median Rent
43.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
86.3%
High School+
30.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
7.8%
Drive Alone
63.8%
Public Transit
8.0%
Work From Home
19.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.8%
Foreign Born
87.3%
Non-English at Home
4.3%
Veterans
19.4%
With Disability
95.0%
Health Insurance
89.6%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 36.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Public Administration | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Binghamton, New York has a population of 47,357 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Binghamton, New York is $44,331, with 21.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Binghamton, New York is $117,400, with median monthly rent at $867 and a homeownership rate of 43.3%.
The median age in Binghamton, New York is 35.1 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has declined 1.2% since 2010 (47,348 → 46,773).
Binghamton city, NY Climate
Binghamton city, NY has an average annual temperature of 8.5°C (47°F) and receives about 1003 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
8.5°C
Avg Temp
1003
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -5° / 23° | 64 mm |
| February | -4° / 25° | 62 mm |
| March | 1° / 34° | 76 mm |
| April | 7° / 45° | 87 mm |
| May | 14° / 57° | 94 mm |
| June | 19° / 65° | 100 mm |
| July | 21° / 70° | 94 mm |
| August | 20° / 69° | 88 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 94 mm |
| October | 10° / 50° | 80 mm |
| November | 4° / 40° | 87 mm |
| December | -2° / 29° | 77 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Binghamton city, NY
The most comfortable months to visit Binghamton city, NY are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 27°C high). The coldest is January (near -10°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.