Earlville: Demographics & People
Earlville is home to 654 people, in 259 households. Population shrank 13.7% from 758 (2022) to 654 (2024). Median age 34.5 years. (7.9y younger than Madison County; 3.7y younger than New York). Children under 18 are 24% of the population. Population is 97% White (non-Hispanic) and 1% Hispanic or Latino. 65% of households are family-led. County is losing 653 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 38% adult obesity, 19% smoke.
- 2.5 people per household (vs New York avg 2.6).
- 35% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs New York 42%).
- 61 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs New York 62).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 13.7% from 758 (2022) to 654 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~567 (extrapolated at -6.9%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 463.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 47,220 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -13.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 758 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 654 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 654 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
| Population Estimate | 463 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.5y is 4.4 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 24% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.5 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 24.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 654 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 157 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 176.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 230.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 91 |
| Population under 18 | 157 |
| Median age | 34.5 years (vs New York 38.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 654 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 748 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 2 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | -0.31 |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Black population | 0.2% (vs New York 20.4%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.6% (vs New York 28.5%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 97.4% (vs New York 31.0%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 549 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 104 |
| Share born in this state | 83.9% |
| Share born in another state | 16.1% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 15.9% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 8 |
| From Europe | 6 |
Households & Family Composition
259 households. Averaging 2.5 people each — matches the U.S. average of 2.5. 65% are family households — near the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 177 families, 40% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 203 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 177 |
| Married couples with children | 71 |
| Single-parent households | 11 |
| Average household size | 2.51 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 17.2% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 926 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 334 |
| Family households | 169 households (vs New York 1,922,243) |
| Households that are families | 65.3% (vs New York 57.7%) |
| Total households | 259 households (vs New York 3,334,088) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 8.9% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 653 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 8.9% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 41,439 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 42,092 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -653 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 54 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.6% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 6 residents live in group quarters (0.9% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 6 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 19 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | NY-19 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 36017 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 36 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 017 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Chenango |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 19.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.20 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 23.20 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 36017 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Chenango County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 1,819 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 36017 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Chenango County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 67.2% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 63.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 58.6% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 47,207 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 24.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 654, shrinking, young professional, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 654 people (vs New York 8,483,844) |
| Town Summary · County | Chenango County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade