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Cape Vincent

New York · 699 residents · 0.703 sq mi
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Cape Vincent has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,700. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
699
−8%since 2000
from 760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
994 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,081 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.3
+26%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5085776467147831990201020202024Cape Vincent
2024658
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,930
+71%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(658)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.4%(24)
Diversity Score12.1%(85)
Diversity Score
12
+511%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cape Vincent, New York?

Cape Vincent, New York has about 699 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cape Vincent, New York earns about $54,375 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 $138,700, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Cape Vincent, New York?

About 29.4% 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 8.8% 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 32 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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