Hornell city, New York
Hornell city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Hornell city is a geographic entity located in Steuben County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,024. The land area covers 3.28 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 8,024 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,813 | ±176 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,298 | ±226 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,813 | ±176 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 485 | ±189 |
| Median Home Value | $94,500 | ±$13,027 |
| Median Gross Rent | $784 | ±$67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,385 | ±$7,383 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,000 | ±$2,209 |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% | ±5.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,876 | ±417 |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.4% | ±3.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,339 | ±315 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85.2% | ±3.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 8,078 (2024)
ID: 109573
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MAYOR
PO BOX 627, HORNELL NY 14843-0627
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GUS Population: 92,015 (2024)
ID: 204948
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MANAGER
3 E PULTENEY SQ, BATH NY 14810
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALMOND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ALMOND, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ANDOVER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | ARKPORT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | AVOCA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CANASERAGA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CANISTEO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CANISTEO, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | COHOCTON, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-06 | HORNELL, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ST JAMES HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 411 CANISTEO STREET, HORNELL, NY, 14843 |
(607) 324-8000
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Alfred University
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College | 8.4 mi away | One Saxon Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802-1205 |
6078712111
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HORNELL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 64 GENESEE STREET, HORNELL, NY, 14843 |
(607) 324-1210
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SUNY College of Technology at Alfred
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College | 8.6 mi away | 10 Upper College Drive, Alfred, NY, 14802 |
8004253733
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HOWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 3607 COUNTY ROUTE 70A, HORNELL, NY, 14843 |
(607) 566-2412
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ALMOND TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB LIBRARY
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Library | 3.9 mi away | MAIN STREET, ALMOND, NY, 14804 |
(607) 276-6311
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ARKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 2 EAST AVENUE, ARKPORT, NY, 14807 |
(607) 295-7811
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WIMODAUGHSIAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 19 WEST MAIN STREET, CANISTEO, NY, 14823 |
(607) 698-4445
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ALFRED BOX OF BOOKS LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 1 WEST UNIVERSITY STREET, ALFRED, NY, 14802 |
(607) 587-9290
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ESSENTIAL CLUB FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.6 mi away | 11 PRATT STREET, CANASERAGA, NY, 14822 |
(607) 545-6443
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HORNELL ALMOND DAM, NY US, located 2.4 miles from Hornell city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0° | 12.4° | 21.2° | 2.38" | 16.4" |
| February | 32.8° | 12.9° | 22.9° | 1.89" | 13.9" |
| March | 41.4° | 20.3° | 30.9° | 2.62" | 11.6" |
| April | 55.2° | 30.2° | 42.7° | 3.28" | 2.3" |
| May | 68.1° | 41.3° | 54.7° | 3.37" | 0.1" |
| June | 76.3° | 50.3° | 63.3° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.0° | 54.3° | 67.7° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.6° | 53.5° | 66.1° | 3.86" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.3° | 47.0° | 59.2° | 3.85" | 0.0" |
| October | 58.2° | 37.0° | 47.6° | 3.61" | 0.3" |
| November | 45.6° | 27.8° | 36.7° | 2.74" | 3.5" |
| December | 35.3° | 19.8° | 27.5° | 2.71" | 14.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornell city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Hornell village | Village | 0.9 mi | — |
| Almond village | Village | 4.0 mi | — |
| Arkport village | Village | 4.4 mi | — |
| Canisteo village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Alfred village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610135672. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.