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Household income NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$32,252$34,212$29,829
Median household income$51,250$60,741$55,322
Median income owner occupied$69,669$83,277$70,586
Median income renter occupied$37,311$38,983$35,192
Median earnings male$39,167$40,464$36,919
Median earnings female$34,306$30,906$26,250
Unemployment rate2.0%4.8%4.7%
Poverty level5.7%15.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Horseheads is 8% higher than the national average
  • The median household income in Horseheads is 7% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Horseheads is 57% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Horseheads is 62% lower than the national average

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      $34,163 $51,250 $102,500
      City
      $40,489 $60,741 $121,482
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
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      Horseheads median earnings by income bracket

      Horseheads employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry4.4%4.4%
      Manufacturing sector25.4%25.4%
      Financial & insurance services1.4%1.4%
      Wholesale & retail services21.8%21.8%
      Public administration8.4%8.4%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities3.4%3.4%
      Education, health & social services17.1%17.1%
      Other18.0%18.0%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      West Elmira, NY4,745$76,78438.8%
      Millerton, PA406$75,00035.6%
      South Waverly, PA1,062$74,93435.5%
      Big Flats, NY5,523$74,51434.7%
      Odessa, NY542$73,43832.7%
      Horseheads, NY6,388$51,2507.4%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      West Yarmouth, MA6,388$57,8524.6%
      Laurel Bay, SC6,388$50,4128.9%
      Belpre, OH6,387$47,91713.4%
      Naples Manor, FL6,391$49,24111.0%
      Islamorada, Village of Islands, FL6,384$76,49738.3%
      Horseheads, NY6,388$51,2507.4%
      Source: The Horseheads, NY employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).