Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY

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2021 Population

98,975

0.812% 1-year growth

US Senator

Chuck Schumer

Democratic Party

US Senator

Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

42.8

0.696% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

1.27% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,438

4.92% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$120,300

4.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

43,902

1.17% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY had a population of 99k people with a median age of 42.8 and a median household income of $60,438. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY grew from 98,178 to 98,975, a 0.812% increase and its median household income grew from $57,603 to $60,438, a 4.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.81%), White (Hispanic) (1.57%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.51%).

4.55% of the households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.9% of the residents in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are Genesee Community College (633 degrees awarded in 2021) and Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (74 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was $120,300, and the homeownership rate was 73.3%.

Most people in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was 2 cars per household.

Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY borders Monroe County (North & West) PUMA, NY, Niagara County (North & East) PUMA, NY, Erie County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, and Livingston & Wyoming Counties PUMA, NY.

United States New York

Population & Diversity

Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY is home to a population of 99k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.57% of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY residents were born outside of the country (2.54k people).

In 2021, there were 25.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.3k people) in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.47k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.78k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are Spanish (2,553 households), German (444 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (276 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,076

Women

49.5%

50,072

Men

50.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 99,148 inhabitants, with 50.5% men, and 49.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.9%

2021 Citizenship

98.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.9% of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.3k ± 144
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
3.47k ± 339
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.78k ± 385

4.17%

Hispanic Population

4.12k people

4.17% of the people in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are hispanic (4.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
469 ± 530 people
Austria
223 ± 366 people
Germany
179 ± 328 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was Mexico, the natal country of 469 Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY residents, followed by Austria with 223 and Germany with 179.

Foreign-Born Population

2.57%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.54k people

2.65%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

As of 2021, 2.57% of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY residents (2.54k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was 2.65%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,553 households (2.72%)
German
444 households (0.473%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
276 households (0.294%)

4.55% of the households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was Spanish. 2.72% of the households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,257 ± 329
Gulf War (2001-)
1,046 ± 258
Gulf War (1990s)
657 ± 160

Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY employs 43.9k people. The largest industries in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are Elementary & secondary schools (3,554 people), Construction (3,447 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,600 people), and the highest paying industries are Other health care services ($146,936), Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($130,394), and Offices of dentists ($128,953).

Males in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY have an average income that is 1.24 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,991. The income inequality in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.42, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,090

Women

47.5%

23,330

Men

52.5%

The workforce of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY in 2020 was 44,420 people, with 47.5% woman, and 52.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY.

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Occupations

43.9k

2021 Value

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± −1.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 44.4k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY, are Cashiers (1,260 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,183 people), and Registered nurses (1,105 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in New York (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

43.9k

2021 Value

−1.17%

1 Year decline

± −1.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY declined at a rate of −1.17%, from 44.4k employees to 43.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,554 people), Construction (3,447 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,600 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY, though some of these residents may live in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,124

Median earning men ± $1,625

$30,999

Median earning women ± $1,113

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($74,664), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,326), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($54,464).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,281), Information ($48,542), and Public Administration ($46,563).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound New York product (by dollars) was Misc. mfg. prods. with $158B, followed by Mixed freight ($72.3B) and Electronics ($71.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound New York products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for New York.

$810B

2020 Value in New York

$1.62T

Projected 2050 Value in New York

100% growth

In 2020, total outbound New York trade was $810B. This is expected to increase 100% to $1.62T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound New York trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from New York to other states, or from other states to New York.

Most Common Trade Partners

New Jersey
$65.9B
Pennsylvania
$49.6B
California
$30.8B

In 2020, the top outbound New York domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was New Jersey with $65.9B, followed by Pennsylvania with $49.6B and California and $30.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that New York shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY. Showing the available data for New York.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (60.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (37.5%)
Republican Party
Other (0.813%)
Alliance, American Solidarity, Becoming One Nation, Constitution, Independent, Other, Party For Socialism And Liberation, Prohibition, and The Birthday Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 60.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (37.5%), followed by Other (0.813%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from New York

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Chuck Schumer

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator from New York

Assumed office on January 26, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in New York over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from New York

New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for New York have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY awarded 707 degrees. The student population of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,696 male students and 2,888 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are White (508 and 75.8%), followed by Black or African American (74 and 11%), Hispanic or Latino (33 and 4.93%), and Two or More Races (27 and 4.03%).

The largest universities in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY by number of degrees awarded are Genesee Community College (633 and 89.5%) and Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program (74 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY are General Studies (133 and 18.8%), Registered Nursing (100 and 14.1%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (74 and 10.5%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,584 students enrolled in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY, 37% men and 63% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,306 records, of which 64.1% were women and 35.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
132 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
100 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
69 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was General Studies with 132 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Genesee Community College
633 degrees awarded
Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
74 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Genesee Community College with 633 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 186 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY, which is 0.357 times less than the 521 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 508 degrees mean that there were 6.86 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 74 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,750) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($490) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,430) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.13% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (31.5k), Some college (15.5k), and Secondary Education (11.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was $120,300 in 2021, which is 0.491 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $114,600 to $120,300, a 4.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY is 73.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY have an average commute time of 24.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY is $60,438. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

Housing

Property

$120,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,469

$29,821

Median Property Taxes

±$1,038

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.3%

Homeownership

2021

59.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.3% of the housing units in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was Battery Park City, Greenwich Village & Soho PUMA, NY with a value of $160,523, followed by Hempstead Town (East Central) PUMA, NY and Westchester County (Northeast) PUMA, NY, with respective values of $154,796 and $153,800.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,438

Median Household Income

± $2,370

40.7k

Number of Households

± 1,327

In 2021, the median household income of the 40.7k households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY grew to $60,438 from the previous year's value of $57,603.

The following chart displays the households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY

0.406

2020 Wage GINI in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY

In 2021, the income inequality in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was 0.42 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.44% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80%)
Carpooled (8.17%)
Worked At Home (5.42%)

In 2021, 80% of workers in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.17%) and those who worked at home (5.42%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY have a shorter commute time (24.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.24% of the workforce in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY (11.3k out of 95.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.2% of the population of Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY has health coverage, with 47.2% on employee plans, 20% on Medicaid, 14.5% on Medicare, 13% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in New York see 1180 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1194 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1192 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 308 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for New York.

1,180 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in New York

Primary care physicians in New York see an average of 1,180 patients per year. This represents a 1.17% decrease from the previous year (1,194 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in New York in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.6% under 18 years, 19% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

3.8%

Uninsured

47.2%

Employer Coverage

20%

Medicaid

14.5%

Medicare

13%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY declined by 2.15% from 3.89% to 3.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Genesee & Orleans Counties PUMA, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.