New York

Chemung

84,148
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Chemung

Chemung, New York, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 20,732. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 84,148.

Its recorded population peaked at 101,537 in 1970, and has since declined by roughly 17 percent.

On the ground today, 13 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Newtown August 29 1779, Sullivan's Expedition - Battle of Chemung, Battle of Newtown (Sullivan-Clinton), and 48 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202084,148
201088,830
200091,070
199095,195
198097,656
1970101,537
196098,706
195086,827
194073,718
193074,680
192065,872
191054,662
190054,063
189048,265
188043,065
187035,281
186026,917
185028,821
184020,732
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Chemung

Military engagements that took place in Chemung, New York.

Battle of Newtown August 29 1779
1779
Sullivan's Expedition - Battle of Chemung
1779
Battle of Newtown (Sullivan-Clinton)
1779
Sullivan-Clinton Campaign: Battle of Newtown 1779
1779
Destruction of Chemung (Sullivan Campaign)
1779
Sullivan-Clinton Campaign — Battle of Newtown
1779
Sullivan-Clinton Expedition (Chemung)
1779
Sullivan-Clinton Expedition: Battle of Newtown Aug 29 1779
1779
Sullivan-Clinton Campaign: Battle of Newtown
1779
Sullivan-Clinton Campaign battle at Newtown
1779
Sullivan-Clinton: Destruction of Newtown village
1779
Elmira Prison Camp
1864
Elmira Prisoner Escape Attempt
1864

Historic places in Chemung

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

Everett, Dr. Hovey, House
Lowman
Horseheads 1855 Extension Historic District
Horseheads
Chemung Railway Depot-Horseheads
Horseheads
Teal Park
Horseheads
Zimmerman House
Horseheads
Elmira College Old Campus
Elmira
Clinton-Columbia Historic District
Elmira
Quarry Farm
Elmira
Trinity Church
Elmira
Near Westside Historic District
Elmira
Pratt House
Elmira
St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School
Elmira
Elmira Coca-Cola Bottling Company Works
Elmira
Newtown Battlefield
Elmira
Maple Avenue Historic District
Elmira
Park Church
Elmira
Chemung Canal Bank Building
Elmira
Jones, John W., House
Elmira
Elmira Civic Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Elmira
Buildings at 104-116 West Water St.
Elmira
Mount Saviour Monastery
Pine City
Howell, F. M., and Company
Elmira
Gerity, William S., House
Elmira
Eustace, Alexander, House
Elmira
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Frequently asked about Chemung

When does Chemung first appear in the US census?
Chemung, New York first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 20,732.
What is the population of Chemung?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Chemung had a recorded population of 84,148.
When did Chemung's population peak?
Chemung's recorded population peaked at 101,537 in 1970.
Were any battles fought in Chemung?
13 documented military engagements took place in Chemung, including Battle of Newtown August 29 1779, Sullivan's Expedition - Battle of Chemung, Battle of Newtown (Sullivan-Clinton).
How many historic places are in Chemung?
48 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Chemung, New York.
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