Addison, New York Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Addison is 2,500, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its role as a small regional center in Steuben County.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1796
  • County: Steuben County
  • Land area: 2.25 square miles
  • Population density: 1,111 people per square mile
  • Area code: 607
  • Zip code: 14801

Geography and Location

Addison is located in the Southern Tier region of New York, in Steuben County. The village is situated near the Canisteo River, surrounded by rolling hills and farmlands. It lies at the intersection of New York State Route 417 and State Route 432, providing access to larger cities like Corning and Elmira. Addison is known for its historic buildings and small-town charm, with a rich agricultural history. The region’s geography features a mix of river valleys, woodlands, and rural landscapes. The climate in Addison is typical of upstate New York, with cold winters and warm, humid summers.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.3 years
Median household income: $31,942
Median house value: $55,300

Population by Race

Races in Addison:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.8%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (17.9%), English (15.3%), German (14.5%), Irish (13.0%), Italian (4.8%), Dutch (4.2%).

Elevation: 980 feet

Land area: 1.9 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Addison

  • High school or higher: 77.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.4%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Addison town

  • Never married: 24.4%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 4.9%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

0.7% Foreign born

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Addison:

  • CORNING HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; CORNING, NY)
  • IRA DAVENPORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; BATH, NY)
  • SOLDIERS & SAILORS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; WELLSBORO, PA)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Addison:

  • ELMIRA/CORNING REGIONAL (about 25 miles; ELMIRA/CORNING, NY; Abbreviation: ELM)
  • ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL (about 60 miles; ITHACA, NY; Abbreviation: ITH)
  • WILLIAMSPORT RGNL (about 64 miles; WILLIAMSPORT, PA; Abbreviation: IPT)

Other public-use airports nearest to Addison:

  • CORNING-PAINTED POST (about 11 miles; CORNING, NY; Abbreviation: 7N1)
  • GRAND CANYON STATE (about 29 miles; WELLSBORO, PA; Abbreviation: N38)
  • DUNDEE FLYING CLUB (about 35 miles; DUNDEE, NY; Abbreviation: D48)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Addison:

  • CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; CORNING, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,797)
  • MANSFIELD UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (about 24 miles; MANSFIELD, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,831)
  • SUNY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AT ALFRED (about 40 miles; ALFRED, NY; Full-time enrollment: 2,588)
  • FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; CANANDAIGUA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 3,021)
  • ITHACA COLLEGE (about 57 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,052)
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY-ENDOWED COLLEGES (about 57 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 12,036)
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY-NY STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES (about 57 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,413)

Schools

Public high school in Addison:

  • ADDISON HS (Students: 643; Location: 1 COLWELL ST; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Addison:

  • TUSCARORA ES (Students: 604; Location: 7 CLEVELAND DR; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Addison:

  • ADDISON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $69,915; Location: 6 SOUTH STREET; 19,118 books; 450 audio materials; 200 video materials; 38 serial subscriptions)