New York

Broome

198,683
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Broome

Broome, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 8,130. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 198,683.

Its recorded population peaked at 221,815 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 10 percent.

On the ground today, 67 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020198,683
2010200,600
2000200,536
1990212,160
1980213,648
1970221,815
1960212,661
1950184,698
1940165,749
1930147,022
1920113,610
191078,809
190069,149
189062,973
188049,483
187044,103
186035,906
185030,660
184022,338
183017,579
182014,343
18108,130
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Broome

National Register of Historic Places listings in Broome, New York.

Johnson, C. Fred, Park Carousel
Johnson City
US Post Office-Endicott
Endicott
West Endicott Hose Company No. 1
West Endicott
West Endicott Park Carousel
Endicott
Binghamton City Hall
Binghamton
Maine Central School
Maine
Gates, Cyrus, Farmstead
Maine
Ansco Company Charles Street Factory Buildings
Binghamton
Christ Church
Binghamton
Hawleyton Methodist Episcopal Church, Old
Hawleyton
Marlborough Building
Binghamton
Trinity Memorial Church
Binghamton
South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge
Binghamton
Johnson, George W., Park Carousel
Endicott
New York State Inebriate Asylum
Binghamton
State Street-Henry Street Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Binghamton
Johnson City Historic District
Johnson City
Building at 171-177 Clinton Street
Binghamton
Drovers Inn and Round Family Residence
Vestal
Johnson City Square Deal Arch
Johnson City
Goodwill Theatre
Johnson City
Binghamton Theatre
Binghamton
Phelps Mansion
Binghamton
State Street-Henry Street Historic District
Binghamton
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Frequently asked about Broome

When does Broome first appear in the US census?
Broome, New York first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 8,130.
What is the population of Broome?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Broome had a recorded population of 198,683.
When did Broome's population peak?
Broome's recorded population peaked at 221,815 in 1970.
How many historic places are in Broome?
67 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Broome, New York.
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