Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Chittenango, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,831

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.5%4,517

Two or More

2.3%110

Hispanic/Latino

1.7%83

Black

1.1%52

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.7%33

Other

0.5%22

Asian

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%267

High School Diploma

24.2%829

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%296

Some College (1+ yr)

10.3%353

Associate's Degree

13%445

Bachelor's Degree

17.1%584

Master's Degree

11.9%408

Professional Degree

1.2%42

Doctorate

1%35

HS or Higher

95.3%

BA or Higher

31.3%

Graduate+

14.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$182,500

Median Renti

$782

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.5%1,301

Renter-Occupied

34.5%686

Total Units

2,133

Homeownership

65.5%

Vacancy Rate

6.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%29

$50K–$100K

12%156

$100K–$150K

16.3%212

$150K–$200K

25.4%331

$200K–$300K

25.7%334

$300K–$500K

16.4%214

$500K–$1M

1.5%20

$1M+

0.4%5

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

282

$750–$1,000

152

$1,000–$1,250

114

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%28

2000–2009

10.9%233

1990–1999

7.2%153

1980–1989

19.4%414

1970–1979

17.2%366

1960–1969

10.2%217

1950–1959

20.9%446

1940–1949

2.4%51

1939 or earlier

10.5%225

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.7%1,385

Electricity

26.8%533

Wood

1%19

No Fuel

0.9%18

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%13

Other

0.7%13

Fuel Oil

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,786

Mean Household Incomei

$90,973

Per Capita Incomei

$37,971

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

2,215

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.9%138

$10K–$15K

8.6%170

$15K–$20K

3%60

$20K–$25K

2.4%48

$25K–$30K

1.6%32

$30K–$35K

2.5%50

$35K–$40K

1.9%37

$40K–$45K

2.2%44

$45K–$50K

3.6%71

$50K–$60K

6.7%133

$60K–$75K

13.9%276

$75K–$100K

8.7%172

$100K–$125K

11.3%225

$125K–$150K

11.3%225

$150K–$200K

8.4%167

$200K+

7%139

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$435/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers24 homes87% occupied$435/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,786/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

86%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

14%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

59% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

891.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Guatemala

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,103

Avg. Commutei

26.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,119

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

256(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.5%Insured

3.5%Uninsured