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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cayuga Heights

New York · 3,613 residents · 1.767 sq mi
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Cayuga Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $51,034. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $212,800. Households here earn about 55% more than the New York median. Despite a median home value of $212,800, the poverty rate sits 33% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
83% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,613
+10%vs 2000
vs 3,273 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,045 / sq mi
+10%vs 2000
vs 1,852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.5
−31%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Cayuga Heights
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,034
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $74,258 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,818
−41%vs 2000
vs $47,493 in 2000
US average: $14,340
17.6%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$212,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $197,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$552
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $717 in 2000
US average: $450
56.5%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.4% in 2000
43.5% rent
4.2
+57%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,725)
Black1.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(117)
Asian9%(293)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.7%(1,070)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(3,265)
Black1.7%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(97)
Asian7.7%(279)
Other0.2%(6)
Diversity Score27.4%(988)
27
−16%vs 2000
vs 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

82.8%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
98.5%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 99.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
51.4%
−11.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.7 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cayuga Heights, New York?

Cayuga Heights, New York has about 3,613 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cayuga Heights, New York?

The typical household in Cayuga Heights, New York earns about $51,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cayuga Heights, New York expensive?

In Cayuga Heights, New York, the median home is worth about $212,800, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Cayuga Heights, New York?

About 82.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cayuga Heights, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cayuga Heights, New York?

About 17.6% of people in Cayuga Heights, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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