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CITY · 2010 ACS

Cape Vincent

New York · 726 residents · 0.703 sq mi
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Cape Vincent has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,286. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
726
−4%since 2000
from 760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,033 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+11%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5085776467147831990201020202024Cape Vincent
2024658
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,089
+83%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,900
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+62%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(697)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(49)
Diversity Score
7
+243%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+54%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Vincent, New York?

Cape Vincent, New York has about 726 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape Vincent, New York earns about $44,286 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 $155,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Vincent, New York?

About 34.7% 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 14.8% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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