The Town FilesChenango County, New York
46,321 people. The median home is worth $137,900 (typical New York town: $217,700) and the median household earns $62,948.
Towns in Chenango County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich | 7,051 | $121,100 | $53,333 | 42.3 |
| Greene | 5,296 | $176,800 | $73,481 | 40.0 |
| Sherburne | 3,973 | $149,300 | $63,203 | 39.4 |
| Oxford | 3,614 | $119,400 | $61,168 | 51.2 |
| Norwich | 3,599 | $127,100 | $63,226 | 41.9 |
| Bainbridge | 3,060 | $150,500 | $60,391 | 48.2 |
| Afton | 2,769 | $125,700 | $51,736 | 47.6 |
| Guilford | 2,741 | $121,400 | $73,681 | 46.0 |
| New Berlin | 2,525 | $144,500 | $62,159 | 43.7 |
People and housing
| Chenango County | Typical New York town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $875 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $62,948 | $80,740 |
| Median age | 45.0 | 43.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 9.3% |
Jobs and pay
17,279 jobs in 2024, average pay $64,170 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 684 storm events in Chenango County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Chenango County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).