Broome, New York

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Population in 2010: 973.
Population change since 2000: +2.7%
 
Males: 505  (51.9%)
Females: 468  (48.1%)
Median resident age:

49.0 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12122.

Estimated median household income in 2021: $56,180 (it was $32,368 in 2000)
Broome:

$56,180
NY:

$74,314

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $31,198 (it was $16,383 in 2000)

Broome town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $140,454 (it was $70,800 in 2000)
Broome:

$140,454
NY:

$368,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $221,527; detached houses: $217,212; townhouses or other attached units: $576,199; in 2-unit structures: $291,202; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $310,221; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $490,719; mobile homes: $154,325
March 2022 cost of living index in Broome: 97.8 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Broome, NY (2010)
    • 90993.4%White alone
    • 343.5%Hispanic
    • 101.0%American Indian alone
    • 90.9%Two or more races
    • 70.7%Black alone
    • 40.4%Asian alone

Races in Broome detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (22.9%), Irish (19.1%), Italian (15.5%), United States (9.5%), English (6.5%), Dutch (5.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 47.8 square miles.

Population density: 20 people per square mile   (very low).

20 residents are foreign born (2.1% Europe).

This town:

2.1%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Broome town:

1.9% ($1,375)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (28.0 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (117.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Middleburgh, NY (2.5 miles ),
Preston-Potter Hollow, NY (2.6 miles ),
Conesville, NY (2.7 miles ),
Rensselaerville, NY (2.7 miles ),
Gilboa, NY (3.1 miles ),
Blenheim, NY (3.1 miles ),
Medusa, NY (3.2 miles ),
Schoharie, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 42.51 N, Longitude: 74.31 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Broome, NY in 2021
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.4%
New York:

4.0%
Most common industries in Broome, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.2%)
  • Educational services (11.6%)
  • Public administration (10.4%)
  • Health care (5.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Social assistance (4.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.6%)
  • Educational services (10.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.6%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (3.8%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (13.7%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Health care (10.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.4%)
  • Social assistance (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Broome, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (2.9%)
  • Bus drivers (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Electricians (4.6%)
  • Construction laborers (4.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (6.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.4%)
  • Cashiers (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)

Average climate in Broome, New York

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Tornado activity:

Broome-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 53% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.7 miles away from the Broome town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 tornado 45.7 miles away from the town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Broome-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 67% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 141.9 miles away from Broome center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 140.0 miles away from Broome center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 20.7 miles away from Broome center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 153.1 miles away from Broome center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 371.3 miles away from Broome center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Schoharie County (26) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 8, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Depression: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Broome:

  • EDEN PARK HEALTH CARE CENTRE INC COBLESKILL (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)
  • COBLESKILL REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 16 miles away; COBLESKILL, NY)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Broome:

  • SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (about 15 miles; Cobleskill, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,455)
  • Excelsior College (about 27 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,723)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 28 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)
  • Schenectady County Community College (about 28 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 3,676)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 29 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • Union College (about 29 miles; Schenectady, NY; FT enrollment: 2,075)
  • Siena College (about 32 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Broome: Highwinds Farm (A), Broome Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Broome include: Scott Patent Church (A), East Hill Church (B), Gates Hill Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Franklinton Cemetery (1), Borthwick Cemetery (2), Bates Hollow Church Cemetery (3), Livingston Presbyterian Cemetery (4), Livingstonville Cemetery (5), Scott Patent Cemetery (6), Ellis Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: The Vlaie (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Creek: Lake Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Schoharie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.2 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

61.5%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

8.4%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.1%
Whole state:

7.4%

For population 15 years and over in Broome:

Marital status in Broome, NY
  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 55.6%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

For population 25 years and over in Broome:

  • High school or higher: 81.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Broome, NY (based on Schoharie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,7683
Mainline Protestant4,57836
Evangelical Protestant1,09919
Other3912
Orthodox--
None19,913-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Schoharie County:

0.63 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Schoharie County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Schoharie County:

0.31 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

5.95 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
This county:

7.83 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Schoharie County:

8.9%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.3%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

13.2%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Broome:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WXBH (1190 AM; 1 kW; COBLESKILL, NY; Owner: NY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Broome:

  • WMYY (97.3 FM; SCHOHARIE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WGKR (105.3 FM; GRAND GORGE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WRIP (97.9 FM; WINDHAM, NY; Owner: RIP RADIO, LLC)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAMK (90.9 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: W A M C)
  • WFGB (89.7 FM; KINGSTON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WJIV (101.9 FM; CHERRY VALLEY, NY; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WPGL (90.7 FM; PATTERSONVILLE, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WDHI (100.3 FM; DELHI, NY; Owner: BANJO COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.)
  • WFKP (99.3 FM; ELLENVILLE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Broome:

  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WYPX (Channel 55; AMSTERDAM, NY; Owner: PAXSON ALBANY LICENSE, INC.)
  • W52DF (Channel 52; ALBANY, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Broome: Luman L. Cadwell.

  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 22.5mTotal length
  • $11,242,000Total costs
  • 3,581Total average daily traffic
  • 364Total average daily truck traffic
  • 4,372Total future (year 2037) average daily traffic
New bridges in Broome, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 42010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Broome, NY
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Broome, NY
  • 60.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.5%Wood
  • 11.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Electricity
  • 0.8%Utility gas
  • 0.5%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Broome, NY
  • 64.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 19.4%Electricity
  • 16.1%Wood


Broome compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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