Catlin, Chemung County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Catlin, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Catlin, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Catlin, New York. The estimated population of Catlin, New York is 2,542 people, with a median age of 45.8.

We can look at the total population in Catlin over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,542
-2.38% -1.40%
2020
2,604
-13.23% -
2019
3,001
+17.36%
-
2018
2,557
-0.81% -
2017
2,578
- -

Population of Catlin, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.1%
95.2%
-3.26%
Black/African American
0.6%
1.5%
-60.00%
Native
0%
0.1%
-100.00%
Hispanic
2.6%
2%
+30.00%
Asian
0.7%
0.7%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
0.4%
+500.00%
Other
1.7%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Catlin, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.8 +11.71% 48.8 +2.95% 41.8 +10%
2020 41 +9.63% 47.4 +19.4% 38 +14.8%
2019 37.4 -1.32% 39.7 +2.58% 33.1 -10.78%
2018 37.9 -2.57% 38.7 -0.77% 37.1 -3.64%
2017 38.9 - 39 - 38.5 -

The median age of Catlin, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 162 -15.55% 206 7.22% 128 182
10 to 19 183 -6.36% 168 -3.99% 168 156
20 to 29 88 16.84% 128 16.1% 78 114
30 to 39 219 -39.26% 173 -9.5% 128 148
40 to 49 166 +15.25% 185 -4.37% 169 165
50 to 59 218 +20.48% 221 -18.53% 261 178
60 to 69 163 +55.07% 139 +46.08% 271 214
70+ 56 +40.36% 103 2.71% 80 102

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Catlin, New York is $76,563.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Catlin.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,969.00
  • 45 to 64
    $92,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,597.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Catlin, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Catlin, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Catlin, New York is currently $96,002.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.06% of households in Catlin are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Catlin against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.88%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Catlin is $39,806.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Catlin by the total population of Catlin.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Catlin, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Catlin to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.14%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.32%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Catlin that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Catlin over the age of 16 is 2,030.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Catlin is 59.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 122 30.30% 29.70%
20 to 24 years 96 91.70% 25.00%
25 to 29 years 96 89.60% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 119 95.80% 13.20%
35 to 44 years 294 81.00% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 355 87.90% 3.80%
55 to 59 years 281 78.30% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 250 51.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 322 18.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 95 6.30% 100.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Catlin. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,962 63.30% 6.40%
Black or African American 14 35.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 33.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 26 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 33 100.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,929 62.70% 6.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Catlin as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Catlin is 1,210, with median earnings of $48,981.00.

Women in Catlin, New York earning approximately 71.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,210 $48,981.00
Male 630 $57,250.00
Female 580 $40,870.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 129 $77,841.00
Business and Financial 36 $57,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 57 $79,632.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $102,969.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 73 $41,458.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 95 $63,750.00
Healthcare Support 27 $27,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $70,208.00
Food Preparation and Serving 43 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 65 $26,875.00
Personal Care and Service 23 $18,854.00
Sales 86 $40,833.00
Office and Administrative Support 130 $35,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $47,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 61 $59,453.00
Production 142 $46,731.00
Transportation and Material Moving 51 $75,417.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 68 $98,250.00 61 $55,179.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00 25 $46,964.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 40 $92,143.00
Architecture and Engineering 51 $102,969.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Educational and Library 21 $48,594.00 52 $32,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $0.00 84 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 27 $27,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Law Enforcement 51 $70,208.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $21,250.00 19 $16,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 18 $39,000.00 47 $25,625.00
Personal Care and Service 12 $0.00 11 $0.00
Sales 45 $41,458.00 41 $34,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 21 $0.00 109 $39,792.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 44 $43,929.00 6 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 61 $59,453.00 0 $0.00
Production 118 $46,731.00 24 $48,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 44 $76,389.00 7 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,068 households in Catlin, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 805 families in Catlin with an average family size of 2.74 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 643 68 94 263
Average Household Size 2.76 3.29 2.72 1.09
Total Families 643 68 94 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.85 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 805 families in Catlin, 5.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Catlin:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,168 housing units in Catlin, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,068 91.44%
Vacant 100 8.56%

10.19% of the total 1,168 housing units in Catlin are rental units. This is approximately 119 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 949 are occupied by the owner - or 81.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Catlin is $795.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Catlin that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    69
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    50
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Catlin is $153,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Catlin that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    90
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    237
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    129
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    193
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    135
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    156
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Catlin. The chart below shows the number of properties in Catlin that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    123
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    261
  • 1960 to 1969
    78
  • 1970 to 1979
    75
  • 1980 to 1989
    228
  • 1990 to 1999
    226
  • 2000 to 2009
    104
  • 2010 to 2013
    61
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Catlin that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    17
  • 1 vehicle available
    304
  • 2 vehicles available
    483
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    264

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Catlin get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Catlin that commute to work in a particular way.

24.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Catlin.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    5
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    36
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    117
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    287
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    270
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    189
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    104
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    22
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    33
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    42
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    5
  • 90 or more minutes
    38

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Catlin, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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