Broome County, NY — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,059
Per Capita Income
$35,116
Poverty Rate
18.9%
SNAP Recipients
15.3%
Gini Index
0.475
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K21.2%
$25K–$50K20.3%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K11.8%
$100K–$150K15.7%
$150K–$200K6.9%
$200K+6.6%
The median household income in Broome County, NY is $61,059 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $35,116. 18.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 15.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.475 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).