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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Cayuga County

New York · 81,963 residents · 691.589 sq mi
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Cayuga County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,487. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

81,963
Unchangedsince 1990
from 82,313 in 1990
1990 – 2025
119 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 119 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.3
+13%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
74K77K79K81K83K1990201020202024Cayuga County
202475K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,487
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,568 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,003
+54%since 1990
from $11,671 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,900
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $59,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$482
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
27.9% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(78,131)
Black3.9%(3,171)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1,148)
Asian0.4%(328)
Diversity Score15.2%(12,546)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(75,762)
Black3.9%(3,166)
Hispanic / Latino2%(1,611)
Asian0.4%(346)
Diversity Score15.1%(12,368)
15
−1%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.1%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−26%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cayuga County, New York?

Cayuga County, New York has about 81,963 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Cayuga County, New York earns about $37,487 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cayuga County, New York expensive?

In Cayuga County, New York, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $482 a month.

How educated are people in Cayuga County, New York?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cayuga County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.1% of people in Cayuga County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cayuga County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Cayuga County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 350 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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