Cayuga County, New York
NY · FIPS 36011 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75,102 | — | #753 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,904 | -9.6% | #1,352 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.8 years | +12.6% | #982 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,000 | -39.3% | #1,789 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $942 | -19.0% | #1,214 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% | +7.2% | #1,642 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cayuga County has a population of 75,102, making it the #753 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Cayuga County is $67,904, ranking #1,352 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.5% and unemployment stands at 3.8%.
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The median home value in Cayuga County is $171,000 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $942/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.4%.
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95.5% of residents in Cayuga County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.1% above the national rate.
About Cayuga County, New York
Cayuga County, New York has a total population of 75,102, making it the 753rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cayuga County is 43.8 years, which is 12.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cayuga County is $67,904, which ranks #1,352 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8%.
The median home value in Cayuga County is $171,000, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in Cayuga County pay a median gross rent of $942 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cayuga County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.6 min.
Cayuga County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Cayuga County, New York comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.