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Yates County, New York has 14,148 active registered voters — 46.1% Republican, 22.7% Democratic, and 24.7% with no party affiliation, as of June 2026.
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How Yates County voted for president
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Yates County at a glance.
Yates County had an estimated 24,387 residents in July 2024, the 60th most populous of New York's 62 counties, down 1.5% since the 2020 census. Of those, 18,918 are 18 or older, the voting-age population, and 23.9% are 65 or older. Its 14,148 active registered voters equal about 74.8% of that voting-age population.
It covers 338 square miles of land (72 people per square mile). The largest towns and cities are Milo (6,798), Jerusalem (4,200), Starkey (3,352), Benton (2,941) and Potter (1,827). The American Community Survey (2020-2024) puts it at a median age of 42.5, a median household income of $69,701, 25.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher and 77.2% of occupied homes owned by the people living in them.
In 2024, 10,499 votes were cast for president, about 55.5% of the voting-age population; the Democratic ticket took 41.9% and the Republican ticket 58.1%. The two-party margin moved from R+3.7 in 2008 to R+16.2 in 2024.
- Population (2024 estimate)
- 24,387
- Population (2020 census base)
- 24,766
- Voting-age population (18+)
- 18,918
- Active voters per 100 adults
- 74.8
- Residents 65 and older
- 23.9%
- People per square mile
- 72
- Land area
- 338 sq mi
- Median age
- 42.5
- Median household income
- $69,701
- Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree
- 25.5%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 77.2%
Largest towns and cities
- Milo 6,798
- Jerusalem 4,200
- Starkey 3,352
- Benton 2,941
- Potter 1,827
Presidential vote, 2008–2024
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Margin | Votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.9% | 58.1% | R+16.2 | 10,499 |
| 2020 | 39.4% | 58.0% | R+18.6 | 10,701 |
| 2016 | 35.9% | 57.7% | R+21.8 | 8,975 |
| 2012 | 47.7% | 50.6% | R+2.9 | 8,437 |
| 2008 | 47.6% | 51.3% | R+3.7 | 10,280 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates and 2024 Gazetteer; American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; certified county presidential returns. Growth, density and turnout are simple arithmetic on those figures.
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