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Cape Vincent

New York · 713 residents (2025 est.) · 0.703 sq mi
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Cape Vincent has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,054. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $231,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
658
−13%since 2000
from 760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+1%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:713 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5085776467147831990201020202024Cape Vincent
2024658
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,054
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,681
+127%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
−10%since 2010
from 0.498 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,000
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.0%
+40.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+71%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(746)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(13)
Diversity Score20.4%(134)
Diversity Score
20
+930%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+36%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Vincent, New York?

Cape Vincent, New York has about 658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cape Vincent, New York?

The typical household in Cape Vincent, New York earns about $62,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cape Vincent, New York expensive?

In Cape Vincent, New York, the median home is worth about $231,000, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Vincent, New York?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cape Vincent, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cape Vincent, New York?

About 11.6% of people in Cape Vincent, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cape Vincent, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cape Vincent, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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