Horseheads, New York
Horseheads: village in New York, USA
About
Horseheads is a village located in the county of Chemung in the U.S. state of New York. Its population at the 2010 census was 6,461 and a population density of 639 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,244 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Horseheads
| Population | 6,244 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New York (United States) |
| County | Chemung County |
| Area | 10.11 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1670,-76.8205 |
| Altitude | 896 feet / 273 meters |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 20:33:47 (18th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 14845 |
| Density | 618 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.48% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Horseheads is located at 42°10'1"N 76°49'14"W (42.1670200, -76.8205100).
Horseheads map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Horseheads decreased by 3.48% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6,461 | - | census |
| 2011 | 6,436 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 6,616 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,640 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,620 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,584 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,502 | -1.26% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,447 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,382 | -1.02% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,334 | -0.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,244 | -1.44% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 9,776 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,209 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,032 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,211 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.8% |
| White only, percent : | 94.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 800 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,546 |
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 4,546 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $894 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $376 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $569 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 5 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,752 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.43 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 87.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 8.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,077 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 12,366 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 85,692 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,423 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $45,988 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,739 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.6% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 179 |
| 2019 total employment : | 2,036 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 57,091 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -0.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 669 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 672 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 364 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 577 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 558 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 20.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 505.04 |
Best Things to Do in Horseheads
1Great Escape Adventures
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2Soaring Eagles Golf Course
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4Wings of Eagles Discovery Center
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5Linear Park
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People born in Horseheads (3)
People born in Horseheads, including football player and coach Guilian Gary, college football coach, college basketball coach, college baseball coach, college athletics administrator M. B. Banks, saxophinist Chad Lefkowitz Brown, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Horseheads, NY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406325 | Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES | Elmira (NY) | 14903 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Horseheads, NY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYF | Empire Expo Center | 581 State Fair Blvd | RAIL |
| SYR | William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center | 131 Alliance Bank Parkway | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Horseheads.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Horsehead Post Office | Horseheads (NY) | 14845 |
Other cities in Chemung County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Chemung County , NY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elmira | 27,045 | City in Chemung County, New York, USA |
| Southport | 9,622 | Town in New York state |
| Big Flats | 7,402 | Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York |
| West Elmira | 4,967 | Census-designated place in Chemung County, New York |
| Elmira Heights | 3,747 | City in Chemung County, New York, United States of America |
| Chemung | 2,388 | Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America |
| Erin | 1,831 | Town in New York, United States |
| Van Etten | 1,457 | Town in New York, USA |
| Wellsburg | 528 | Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America |
| Millport | 285 | Human settlement in Chemung County, New York, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Horseheads distances to largest New York cities