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Chenango County, NY market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Chenango County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 45,715
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 19,890
- Median household income
- $62,948
- +21.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $137,900
- Jobs located here
- 17,111
- Highest market score
- 76
- Clothing and shoe stores, #204 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 45,715 people live in Chenango County, in 19,890 households. Population estimates show Chenango County declined 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Chenango County is $62,948 a year, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 21.1% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Chenango County spend the most on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and the least on pets (60).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Chenango County are for clothing and shoe stores (76); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (75); and real estate agents and brokers (74). Chenango County ranks #204 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
For its number of households, Chenango County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Chenango County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Chenango County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 76 | #204 of 2,087 | 5 | 2.5 | $7.8M | 611 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 75 | #225 of 2,210 | 16 | 8.0 | $2.4M | 276 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 74 | #96 of 2,176 | 16 | 8.0 | Index only | 370 | 4 |
| Real estate | 72 | #155 of 2,229 | 18 | 9.0 | Index only | 413 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 66 | #408 of 2,385 | 45 | 22.6 | $386K | 182 | 4 |
| Gyms | 64 | #381 of 1,792 | 7 | 3.5 | $1.9M | 148 | 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #564 of 2,222 | 14 | 7.0 | $4.8M | 158 | 22 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 62 | #429 of 1,707 | 11 | 5.5 | $5M | 105 | 8 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 62 | #493 of 1,886 | 10 | 5.0 | $2.1M | 212 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 60 | #570 of 2,057 | 18 | 9.0 | $3.1M | 126 | 26 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #735 of 2,339 | 34 | 17.1 | $511K | 119 | 3 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #500 of 1,490 | 5 | 2.5 | $4.2M | 174 | 4 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 57 | #588 of 1,771 | 10 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 134 | 10 |
| Insurance agencies | 57 | #858 of 2,272 | 13 | 6.5 | $2.4M | 194 | 10 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #523 of 1,328 | 5 | 2.5 | $3.5M | 208 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #584 of 1,356 | 5 | 2.5 | $3.5M | 184 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 52 | #943 of 2,090 | 14 | 7.0 | $4.8M | 95 | 22 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 52 | #1,071 of 2,394 | 67 | 33.7 | $311K | 204 | 39 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 51 | #1,119 of 2,405 | 145 | 72.9 | $464K | 125 | 71 |
| Physical therapy | 50 | #709 of 1,422 | 8 | 4.0 | $2.6M | 109 | 4 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 50 | #988 of 2,063 | 12 | 6.0 | $5.6M | 151 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,085 of 2,088 | 19 | 9.6 | $708K | 107 | 6 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 47 | #1,293 of 2,405 | 69 | 34.7 | $975K | 147 | 38 |
| Electricians | 46 | #670 of 1,160 | 5 | 2.5 | $11M | 92 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 46 | #962 of 1,656 | 9 | 4.5 | $2.3M | 130 | 23 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 44 | #893 of 1,493 | 10 | 5.0 | $2.2M | 77 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | 44 | #1,211 of 2,070 | 14 | 7.0 | $8.8M | 95 | 11 |
| Gas stations | 42 | #1,498 of 2,358 | 14 | 7.0 | $2.8M | 119 | 27 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 40 | #939 of 1,334 | 8 | 4.0 | $1.7M | 83 | 3 |
| Funeral homes | 40 | #981 of 1,472 | 9 | 4.5 | $360K | 53 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | 39 | #1,529 of 2,261 | 34 | 17.1 | $3.6M | 46 | 5 |
| Tire shops | 38 | #1,068 of 1,530 | 6 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 35 | #1,793 of 2,402 | 60 | 30.2 | $2.1M | 61 | 16 |
| Child care and preschools | 33 | #1,262 of 1,611 | 10 | 5.0 | $817K | 82 | 15 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #1,560 of 1,889 | 19 | 9.6 | $3.5M | 85 | 10 |
| Veterinarians | 30 | #1,206 of 1,485 | 6 | 3.0 | $1.8M | 66 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 28 | #1,942 of 2,200 | 26 | 13.1 | $415K | 47 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 27 | #1,149 of 1,327 | 6 | 3.0 | $2.8M | 90 | 7 |
| Auto repair and car care | 27 | #2,106 of 2,401 | 73 | 36.7 | $228K | 85 | 30 |
| Laundromats | 25 | #671 of 785 | 5 | 2.5 | $7.8M | 62 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 16 | #2,316 of 2,378 | 49 | 24.6 | $339K | 76 | 29 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 12 | #1,434 of 1,461 | 8 | 4.0 | $1.3M | 53 | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | 4 | #971 of 974 | 6 | 3.0 | $1.8M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $4.2M | 165 | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 2.0 | $3.4M | 83 | 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 1.5 | $7M | 222 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | Index only | Too few | 4 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 1.0 | $27.6M | Too few | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 0.5 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 4 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Chenango County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $16.6M | $836 | 87 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $39.8M | $2,002 | 77 |
| Food away from home | $67.3M | $3,383 | 83 |
| Groceries | $123.4M | $6,203 | 98 |
| Personal care products and services | $17.4M | $874 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $8.2M | $411 | 71 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $13.4M | $676 | 69 |
| Medical and dental services | $20.9M | $1,049 | 81 |
| Pets | $10.8M | $542 | 60 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $38.8M | $1,953 | 95 |
| Vehicle insurance | $31.6M | $1,591 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $55.1M | $2,771 | 92 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $22.4M | $1,129 | 80 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $322.4M | $16,207 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Chenango County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 45,715−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 19,890
- Median age
- 45.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 75%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 893 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 52
- Median household income
- $62,948+21.1% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $78,321
- Median home value
- $137,900
- Jobs located here
- 17,111
- Daytime population
- 43,231Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Chenango County, NY growing?
Population estimates put Chenango County at 45,715 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 19,890 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 21.1%, before inflation.
How much do households in Chenango County, NY spend?
Households in Chenango County spend about $322.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $123.4M on groceries and $67.3M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Chenango County runs highest on groceries (an index of 98, where 100 is the U.S. average, so still below it) and lowest on pets (60).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Chenango County, NY?
Of the business types scored in Chenango County, clothing and shoe stores (76); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (75); and real estate agents and brokers (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #204 of 2,087 scored counties.
How does Chenango County, NY compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Chenango County is $62,948, 22% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $137,900, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (77% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 43 of the 56 business types have a score in Chenango County, each ranked against other counties.
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