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The current estimated population of Apalachin is 1,100, with a gender distribution of 49% male and 51% female. The population has remained stable, with Apalachin serving as a small, residential community in upstate New York.

City Facts

  • Year founded: Mid-1800s
  • County: Tioga County
  • Land area: 1.3 square miles
  • Population density: 846 people per square mile
  • Area code: 607
  • Zip code: 13732

Geography and Location

Apalachin is a small hamlet located in Tioga County, in the Southern Tier region of upstate New York. It sits along the banks of the Susquehanna River and is surrounded by rolling hills, forests, and farmland, offering a scenic rural setting. Apalachin is about 15 miles west of Binghamton and 35 miles south of Ithaca, providing residents with access to larger towns and cities while maintaining a quiet, suburban atmosphere. The hamlet has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Apalachin is accessible via New York State Route 17, also known as the Southern Tier Expressway, which connects it to other parts of the region. The local economy is largely based on services, small businesses, and agriculture, with some residents commuting to nearby Binghamton for work. Apalachin is also known for its historical significance, including the famous 1957 Mafia summit that took place in the area. Today, it remains a peaceful residential community with access to outdoor recreation and the amenities of larger nearby cities.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.6 years
Median household income: $38,636
Median house value: $65,900

Population by Race

Races in Apalachin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Black (1.0%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Chinese (0.5%)
  • Hispanic (0.5%)
  • Other race (0.5%)

Ancestries: English (25.1%), German (22.6%), Irish (12.4%), Italian (7.9%), United States (7.8%), Welsh (6.7%).

Elevation: 840 feet

Land area: 1.5 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Apalachin

  • High school or higher: 82.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apalachin CDP

  • Never married: 31.9%
  • Now married: 52.8%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 3.5%
  • Divorced: 9.8%

4.7% Foreign born (4.7% Asia).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Apalachin:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apalachin:

  • GREATER BINGHAMTON/EDWIN A LINK FIELD (about 16 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Abbreviation: BGM)
  • ITHACA TOMPKINS REGIONAL (about 35 miles; ITHACA, NY; Abbreviation: ITH)
  • ELMIRA/CORNING REGIONAL (about 51 miles; ELMIRA/CORNING, NY; Abbreviation: ELM)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apalachin:

  • TRI-CITIES (about 6 miles; ENDICOTT, NY; Abbreviation: CZG)
  • BLUE SWAN (about 28 miles; SAYRE, PA; Abbreviation: N32)
  • KIRKWOOD AIRPARK (about 29 miles; KIRKWOOD, NY; Abbreviation: 5N5)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apalachin:

  • SUNY AT BINGHAMTON (about 19 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Full-time enrollment: 11,498)
  • BROOME COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; BINGHAMTON, NY; Full-time enrollment: 4,081)
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY-ENDOWED COLLEGES (about 35 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 12,036)
  • CORNELL UNIVERSITY-NY STATE STATUTORY COLLEGES (about 35 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 7,413)
  • ITHACA COLLEGE (about 35 miles; ITHACA, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,052)
  • SUNY COLLEGE AT CORTLAND (about 36 miles; CORTLAND, NY; Full-time enrollment: 6,187)
  • MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; SCRANTON, PA; Full-time enrollment: 2,203)

Public primary/middle schools in Apalachin:

  • APALACHIN ES (Students: 450; Location: 405 PENNSYLVANIA AVE; Grades: PK – 05)
  • TIOGA HILLS ES (Students: 436; Location: 40-48 GLANN RD; Grades: KG – 05)

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