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Hornell, NY
City in Steuben County, New York.
Population
8,152
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,486
ZIP codes
0
Hornell and its ZIP codes
Hornell at a glance
- Hornell is about 5.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 242nd among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $47,385, 45% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,500 (78% below New York) and median rent is $784 a month.
Local data for Hornell, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hornell, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,385
Poverty rate
23.3%
Median home value
$94,500
Median rent
$784/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,357), German Americans (1,350), Italian Americans (867).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Steuben County. PPP loans are for Hornell.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,182
34,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$720M
FY 2026, $7,693 per person
How people get to work
Hornell, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.0%
- Carpooled15.4%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked8.6%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hornell, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
472
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 12°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hornell, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Hornell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North HornellVillage | 0.3 mi | 0.5 |
| ArkportVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| AlmondVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| CanisteoVillage | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| AlfredVillage | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| CanaseragaVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| AvocaVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| CohoctonVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| AndoverVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| DansvilleVillage | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| WaylandVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| CumminsvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodsvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BathVillage | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| ByersvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| AngelicaVillage | 18 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hornell, NY in?
- Hornell is in Steuben County, New York.
- What is the population of Hornell, NY?
- About 8,152 people live in Hornell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hornell?
- Nearby places include North Hornell (0.3 mi), Arkport (3.8 mi), Almond (4.1 mi), Canisteo (6 mi), Alfred (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023