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Camillus

New York · 1,258 residents (2025 est.) · 0.406 sq mi
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Camillus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,200. Households here earn about 42% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,424
+14%since 2000
from 1,249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,507 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 3,076 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Camillus
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,846
+80%since 2000
from $19,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+10%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.7% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+67%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,205)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1%(12)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,251)
Black2.8%(40)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(72)
Asian2.5%(35)
Other1.8%(26)
Diversity Score28%(399)
Diversity Score
28
+594%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+69%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Camillus, New York?

Camillus, New York has about 1,424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Camillus, New York?

The typical household in Camillus, New York earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Camillus, New York expensive?

In Camillus, New York, the median home is worth about $164,200, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Camillus, New York?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Camillus, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Camillus, New York?

About 11.0% of people in Camillus, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Camillus, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Camillus, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 274 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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