County · New York
Steuben County, New York
Steuben County, New York. Steuben County had 91,855 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 52 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs, 32 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 31 census tracts. GEOID 36101.
Steuben County is the county of the Corning, NY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
91,855
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 93,584 · ACS 2020-2024: 92,588
Median household income
$65,887
±$2,505 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$137,900
±$4,487 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$894
±$35 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Steuben County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 93,584 residents in Steuben County. The Census Bureau estimates 91,855 for July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 92,588 over 1,391 square miles of land.
| Measure | Steuben County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 92,588 | 19,852,366 | −3,834 |
| Households | 39,219±465 | 7,722,646 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32±0.03 | 2.49 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 47,665±68 | 8,585,241 | −1,920 |
Steuben County's population since 2000
From 98,726 in 2000 to 91,855 in 2025: down 7.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Steuben County?
Steuben County holds 52 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 32 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Bath with 11,413 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bath (town) | 11,424 | $49,557 |
|---|---|---|
| Corning | 10,551 | $61,760 |
| Hornell | 8,263 | $47,385 |
| Erwin (town) | 8,095 | $88,333 |
| Corning (town) | 5,983 | $88,482 |
| Bath | 5,571 | $47,150 |
| Gang Mills | 4,261 | $108,194 |
| Hornellsville (town) | 4,034 | $73,014 |
| Wayland (town) | 3,732 | $65,385 |
| Canisteo (town) | 3,295 | $62,660 |
| Campbell (town) | 3,160 | $74,508 |
| Addison (town) | 2,397 | $57,105 |
| Cohocton (town) | 2,269 | $65,286 |
| Canisteo | 2,176 | $53,558 |
| Urbana (town) | 2,122 | $76,845 |
| Caton (town) | 2,049 | $110,536 |
| Avoca (town) | 1,990 | $67,730 |
| Prattsburgh (town) | 1,983 | $77,135 |
| Dansville (town) | 1,835 | $69,400 |
| Lindley (town) | 1,813 | $86,518 |
| Painted Post | 1,768 | $62,891 |
| Hornby (town) | 1,684 | $88,281 |
| Wayland | 1,680 | $74,688 |
| Woodhull (town) | 1,665 | $60,106 |
| Addison | 1,561 | $55,921 |
| Jasper (town) | 1,418 | $80,588 |
| Tuscarora (town) | 1,390 | $77,411 |
| Howard (town) | 1,389 | $73,906 |
| Pulteney (town) | 1,258 | $68,906 |
| Thurston (town) | 1,253 | $73,409 |
| Wheeler (town) | 1,136 | $59,688 |
| South Corning | 1,108 | $58,750 |
| Rathbone (town) | 1,093 | $63,375 |
| Troupsburg (town) | 1,017 | $71,875 |
| Wayne (town) | 1,009 | $90,938 |
| Cameron (town) | 899 | $59,125 |
| Fremont (town), Steuben County | 894 | $68,333 |
| Avoca | 809 | $66,389 |
| Bradford (town) | 806 | $60,625 |
| Greenwood (town) | 777 | $71,000 |
| Arkport | 745 | $74,250 |
| North Hornell | 732 | $78,750 |
| Cohocton | 703 | $66,250 |
| Savona | 672 | $56,563 |
| CampbellGEOID 3611935 | 659 | $45,313 |
| Coopers PlainsGEOID 3618036 | 609 | not published |
| Prattsburgh | 589 | $84,135 |
| Hammondsport | 583 | $70,341 |
| Hartsville (town) | 558 | $73,219 |
| Riverside, Steuben County | 423 | $88,750 |
| West Union (town) | 343 | $59,750 |
| Almond | 415 | $57,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Steuben County?
The median resident of Steuben County is 43.0 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%. 3.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Steuben County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0±0.3 | 39.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5% | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% | 19.8% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4%±0.3 pts | 52.8% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.1%±0.4 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±0.7 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6%±0.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6%±0.6 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.3%±1.0 pts | 40.2% | +2.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.6%±0.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Steuben County earn?
Half of Steuben County's 39,219 households earn less than $65,887 a year (±$2,505), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $66,043 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Steuben County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,887±$2,505 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,852±$2,326 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,718±$1,025 | $50,712 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.8%±1.1 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.7%±2.7 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.1%±1.0 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9%±1.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Steuben County?
Owners occupy 73.3% of Steuben County's occupied homes and renters 26.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,900 by its owner (±$4,487). The median renter pays $894 a month including utilities, and 33.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Steuben County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,900±$4,487 | $423,800 | +$15,323 |
| Median gross rent | $894±$35 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.6%±3.1 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,448±$33 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.3%±1.3 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 47,665±68 | 8,585,241 | −1,920 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2%±1.9 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±1.3 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8%±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.7%±1.1 pts | 30.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Steuben County building?
Builders took permits for 104 new housing units across Steuben County in 2025 (104 single-family), 1.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Steuben County get to work?
76.0% of Steuben County's workers drive alone and 8.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Steuben County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±0.9 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.9 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.0%±1.4 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4%±0.9 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±0.8 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.7%±1.0 pts | 14.9% | +5.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±0.5 | 32.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Steuben County's census tracts?
Steuben County is divided into 31 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,989 (Tract 9609) to $104,706 (Tract 9623.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Steuben County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 30th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 38th of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 62 |
| Median household income | 51st of 62 |
| Median home value | 57th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 50th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40th of 62 |
| Median age | 23rd of 62 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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