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Population Review

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%.

2020 · 48K20102024
Binghamton city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

46,773

Population (2024)

47,348

Population (2010)

47,779

Peak (2020)

-0.07%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201047,348
201146,993
201246,772
201346,530
201446,306
201545,927
201645,522
201745,044
201844,798
201944,399
202047,779
202147,460
202247,054
202346,765
202446,773

Race & Ethnicity

White67.6%
Black or African American13.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management36.6%
Education, Health Care & Social Services12.8%
Manufacturing8.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.5%
Retail Trade4.4%
Information4.2%
Construction3.8%
Public Administration3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.3%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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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).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.