Profile for Binghamton, New York, NY

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With Endicott and Johnson City, known as the Tri-Cities

Binghamton is a city in Broome County.

It is the county seat.

The community was named for an early landholder, Philadelphia merchant William Bingham.
[NOTE: This is not the only community in New York named Binghamton. For links to other places called Binghamton, NY, see the Duplicate Names box at right.]

The latitude of Binghamton is 42.098N. The longitude is -75.918W.

It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 866 feet.

The estimated population, in 2003, was 46,310.

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Median household income

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$25,665

National

$41,994

Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau

For more census details and comparisons, see our Binghamton demographic reports

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Binghamton is at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers.

Former and merged names include:
· Chenango Point

Shoe manufacturing began here in 1854. Other nationally known products originating in Binghamton included Whirlpool and Valvoline.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 182. The number of murders and homicides was 3. The violent crime rate was 3.9 per 1,000 people.

Local foods: spiedies - cubes of pork, beef, veal or lamb that are marinated, skewered and grilled

Well-known residents have included:
· Henry Bradley, inventor of oleomargarine
· Rod Serling, television writer
· David Sedaris, author

Local festivals include:

Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally - Aug. 3-5, 2007
July Fest - July 6-7, 2007
Broome County Ethnic Festival - Oct. 20, 2007

Dates often change. Check Binghamton web sites and events links in the sections below.

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Performing arts: Binghamton Philharmonic

Binghamton attractions: Ross Park Zoo

Sports teams: Mets (minor league baseball), Senators (AHL)

Historic sites and museums: Discovery Center of the Southern Tier, Roberson Museum and Science Center, Susquehanna Heritage Area, Phelps Mansion

Colleges and universities: SUNY Binghamton, Broome Community College

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Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 81

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