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Demographics
Labor Force Data
The Southern Tier Tri-County area offers an intelligent and dedicated work force for your organization's relocation or expansion. The area is currently experiencing a higher unemployment rate than in times past, and residents are eager for new businesses and their associated opportunities. As the US Census Bureau below shows, the population of the area is fairly stable, with a relatively high population density from which to draw a successful workforce.
| Category |
Steuben |
Chemung |
Schuyler |
| 2001 Population Estimate |
99,171 |
90,675 |
19,269 |
| Percent Change in Population, April 1, 2000 - July 1, 2001 |
0.5% |
-0.4% |
0.2% |
| Land Area (sq. mi.) |
1,393 |
408 |
329 |
| Persons per Square Mile |
70.9 |
223.2 |
58.4 |
Age Groups
The age distribution of the population in the Southern Tier is ripe for business expansion. A relatively young population offers a growing, well-educated workforce for the future. A solid older population provides the wisdom and advice from professionals who have "been there, done that," which could be invaluable for a new organization.
| Category |
Steuben |
Chemung |
Schuyler |
| Percent under 5 years old (2000) |
6.1% |
6.0% |
5.8% |
| Percent under 18 years old (2000) |
26.0% |
24.4% |
25.3% |
| Percent over 65 years old (2000) |
15.2% |
15.6% |
14.6% |
Education The Southern Tier boasts an extraordinary amount of intellectual property and well educated personnel. In addition to hosting Cornell University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world, the enticement of technological advances has lured many scientists and engineers to the area. These residents are a competent and dedicated workforce able to fulfill many, if not all, technical and creative needs an organization may require. As aptly described on the official New York State web page, the Southern Tier's labor force of almost 342,000 includes more than 6,400 scientists and engineers in the Binghamton area alone, one of the highest per capita concentrations of engineers in the country.
| Category |
Steuben |
Chemung |
Schuyler |
| High school graduates 25 years + (1990) |
47,663 (2000) |
47,371 |
8,928 |
| College Graduates 25 years + (1990) |
9,186 (2000) |
9,459 |
1,641 |
Businesses by Sector
Supplementing the avid agricultural businesses of the Southern Tier are diversified manufacturing facilities, and bustling technological industries. Included in that technological draw are the biotechnology and supercomputing capabilities at Cornell University and the Center for Advanced Technology in Integrated Electronics Engineering at SUNY Binghamton. Little derivation exists between counties in the Southern Tier, and Chemung County demonstrates an approximation of the distribution of industries in the area. According to the Southern Tier Economic Growth organization, Chemung County has approximately 38% of businesses involved with Services/Other, 36% in Wholesale/Retail Trade, 8% in Construction, 8% in Fire, 6% in Manufacturing, and 4% in Transportation/Utilities.
Housing Units
The Southern Tier enjoys a relative low cost of living, thus many individuals and families are able to enjoy the privilege of home ownership. This accomplishment is important to the area, because residents take pride in their homes and communities.
| Category |
Steuben |
Chemung |
Schuyler |
| Housing Units (2000) |
46,132 |
37,745 |
9,181 |
| Homeownership Rate (2000) |
73.2% |
68.9% |
77.1% |
| Households (2000) |
39,071 |
35,049 |
7,374 |
Manufacturing by Sector
The largest manufacturing facilities in the area include diversified and general/special machinery, glass and clay products, industrial products, metal fabrication, office and business furniture and fixtures, communications processing equipment, diversified food, diversified publishing, lumber/wood products, agricultural machinery, and automotive/auto parts manufacturing.
New York State Data Center
The New York State Data Center is a cooperative program with the US Bureau of the Census for managing the dissemination of Census, state and federal statistical information. As part of the New York State Department of Economic Development Bureau of Economic and Demographic Information, the Data Center provides a variety of services to businesses, government and general data users.
New York State Economy
The influence of technology can not be separated from the New York State economy. Fortunately for the Southern Tier and its associated businesses, technology and advances seem to be readily adopted and implemented for daily business use. The proximity of the Southern Tier to major Northeastern and International business and travel hubs (New York City, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Washington DC) makes it a convenient cross-roads and meeting location for those traveling from different areas around the country. The economy of New York is strong, such that "if New York State were a nation, it would rank as the tenth largest economy in the world." Furthermore, foreign investment is strong in New York, having more foreign investment than another other state in the Union. Thus, the Southern Tier is a great site to relocate or expand a business because of its location, investment opportunities, and strong state economy and governmental support.
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