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Wyoming County, New York
Wyoming County, New York. Wyoming County had 39,741 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). It holds 27 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 3 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 36121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,741
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,531 · ACS 2020-2024: 39,753
Median household income
$69,110
±$3,387 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$162,300
±$4,225 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$802
±$39 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
How many people live in Wyoming County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 40,531 residents in Wyoming County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,741 for July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a steeper fall than New York's (−1.0%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 39,753 over 593 square miles of land.
| Measure | Wyoming County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 39,753 | 19,852,366 | −552 |
| Households | 16,453±292 | 7,722,646 | +536 |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.04 | 2.49 | −0.15 |
| Housing units | 18,263±97 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
Wyoming County's population since 2000
From 43,424 in 2000 to 39,741 in 2025: down 8.5%. 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 Wyoming County?
Wyoming County holds 27 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Town of Perry with 4,769 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Perry (town) | 5,832 | $62,615 |
|---|---|---|
| Attica (town) | 5,790 | $76,554 |
| Warsaw (town) | 5,316 | $56,894 |
| Arcade (town) | 4,187 | $62,011 |
| Warsaw | 3,646 | $55,406 |
| Perry | 3,536 | $63,291 |
| Bennington (town) | 3,235 | $89,050 |
| Castile (town) | 2,711 | $65,625 |
| Sheldon (town) | 2,367 | $71,214 |
| Attica | 2,450 | $62,340 |
| Gainesville (town) | 2,009 | $56,250 |
| Java (town) | 1,972 | $95,129 |
| Arcade | 1,908 | $58,695 |
| Middlebury (town) | 1,339 | $85,804 |
| Orangeville (town) | 1,283 | $85,563 |
| Covington (town) | 1,253 | $68,125 |
| Eagle (town) | 1,105 | $72,778 |
| Pike (town) | 975 | $71,250 |
| Castile | 970 | $54,286 |
| Wethersfield (town) | 755 | $96,094 |
| Silver Springs | 689 | $46,000 |
| Strykersville | 682 | $74,615 |
| Bliss | 496 | $50,104 |
| Genesee Falls (town) | 402 | $66,429 |
| Wyoming | 377 | $75,500 |
| PikeGEOID 3657815 | 298 | $70,455 |
| Gainesville | 211 | $64,750 |
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 Wyoming County?
The median resident of Wyoming County is 43.3 years old; 18.5% are under 18 and 20.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.8%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wyoming County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.4 | 39.8 | +1.1 |
| Under 18 years | 18.5%±0.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.4%±0.3 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% | 19.8% | +0.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2%±0.7 pts | 52.8% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±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 | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.4 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.2%±0.6 pts | 30.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±1.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.1%±1.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2%±1.3 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.6%±0.9 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±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 Wyoming County earn?
Half of Wyoming County's 16,453 households earn less than $69,110 a year (±$3,387), against $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $71,444 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wyoming County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,110±$3,387 | $85,974 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,443±$3,089 | $128,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,783±$1,781 | $50,712 | +$2,389 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.1%±1.7 pts | 14.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7%±4.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.0%±1.7 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.8%±1.6 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 Wyoming County?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Wyoming County's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $162,300 by its owner (±$4,225). The median renter pays $802 a month including utilities, and 34.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wyoming County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $162,300±$4,225 | $423,800 | +$19,663 |
| Median gross rent | $802±$39 | $1,621 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2%±5.7 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,438±$47 | $2,555 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9%±1.8 pts | 54.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,263±97 | 8,585,241 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.5%±1.9 pts | 41.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.9%±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 39.1%±2.2 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 Wyoming County building?
Builders took permits for 70 new housing units across Wyoming County in 2025 (70 single-family), 1.8 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 Wyoming County get to work?
76.8% of Wyoming County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Wyoming County | New York | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.2%±1.3 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 6.4% | −2.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 76.8%±1.9 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 21.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±1.0 pts | 14.9% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.2 min±1.2 | 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 Wyoming County's census tracts?
Wyoming County is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $56,894 (Tract 9705) to $95,129 (Tract 9709).
| Tract 970136121970100 | 2,745±231 | $73,958 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.0136121970201 | 2,821±159 | not published |
| Tract 9702.0236121970202 | 3,288±162 | $76,554 |
| Tract 970336121970300 | 3,220±16 | $89,050 |
| Tract 970436121970400 | 3,489±262 | $72,154 |
| Tract 970536121970500 | 5,288±15 | $56,894 |
| Tract 970636121970600 | 4,836±24 | $62,615 |
| Tract 970736121970700 | 2,710±22 | $65,625 |
| Tract 970836121970800 | 2,654±249 | $67,000 |
| Tract 970936121970900 | 2,049±255 | $95,129 |
| Tract 971036121971000 | 4,210±26 | $62,011 |
| Tract 971136121971100 | 2,443±241 | $69,375 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Wyoming County compare with New York's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 54th of 62 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 62 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 62 |
| Median household income | 40th of 62 |
| Median home value | 46th of 62 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 62 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 62 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 62 |
| Median age | 21st 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Wyoming County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.