Demographics & People — Horseheads, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,494 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,300 |
| Median Age | 44.6 |
| Total Households | 3,218 |
| Family Households | 1,529 |
| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,523 |
| Black or African American | 212 |
| Asian | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 223 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,658 |
| Other groups | 1,224 |
| German | 1,209 |
| Irish | 903 |
| Italian | 811 |
| English | 716 |
| Polish | 487 |
| American | 341 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 247 |
| Scottish | 148 |
Language
| English Only | 5,699 |
| Spanish | 249 |
| Population 5+ | 6,221 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 606 |
| Population 18+ | 5,398 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Horseheads, New York.