- Binghamton metropolitan area
The Binghamton Metropolitan Statistical Area, also called Greater Binghamton, is a region of southern upstate
New York in the NortheasternUnited States , anchored by the city of Binghamton. The MSA encompasses Broome and Tioga counties, [ [http://www.census.gov/population/www/estimates/metro_general/2006/List4.txt METROPOLITAN STATISTICAL AREAS AND COMPONENTS] ,Office of Management and Budget ,2007-05-11 . Accessed2008-07-27 .] which together had a population of 252,320 at the 2000 census.GR|2 A July 1, 2007 estimate placed the population at 246,426. [cite web | url = http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2007/CBSA-EST2007-01.csv | title = Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (CBSA-EST2007-01) | format = CSV | work = 2007 Population Estimates | publisher =United States Census Bureau , Population Division | date =2008-03-27 | accessdate = 2008-10-09]The Greater Binghamton name was adopted in the early 21st century to better identify the region with its most well-known city in efforts of marketing and external promotion.
Historically, the region has been known as the
Triple Cities (Binghamton, Johnson City and Endicott, New York). The metropolitan area is considered a part of theSouthern Tier of New York State and lies on the southern border withPennsylvania , approximately 70 miles (110 km) south ofSyracuse, New York .Communities
Cities
*Binghamton (Principal city)
Towns
Villages
*Candor
*Deposit (partial)
*Endicott
*Johnson City
*Lisle
*Newark Valley
*Nichols
*Owego
*Port Dickinson
*Spencer
*Waverly
*Whitney Point
*WindsorCensus-designated places
Hamlets
*Chenango Forks
*Killawog
*NinevehDemographics
As of the
census GR|2 of 2000, there were 252,320 people, 100,474 households, and 64,575 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 92.60% White, 2.72% African American, 0.20% Native American, 2.33% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population.The median income for a household in the MSA was $37,807, and the median income for a family was $45,966. Males had a median income of $33,294 versus $24,098 for females. The
per capita income for the MSA was $18,921.ee also
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New York census statistical areas References
External links
* [http://www.greaterbinghamton.com Greater Binghamton Coalition]
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